EB-2 NIWChemistry and materialsEmployerDecided February 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB192025_01B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Materials engineer proposed developing steel production technologies. Claimed substantial merit and national importance were established. AAO found he lacked record of success in related efforts, demonstrated no progress toward the goal, and showed no customer or investor interest, thus failing the well-positioned prong and requiring dismissal.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Merit and national importance · Director concluded first prong established; AAO did not disturb this finding
What was missing
- Well positioned · Publications in unrelated materials; no evidence of success in steel production; no customer or investor interest
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | Director concluded first prong established; AAO did not disturb this finding |
 Well positioned | Not met | Publications in unrelated materials; no evidence of success in steel production; no customer or investor interest |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Second prong failure was dispositive; third prong not reached |
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