EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringIndividualDecided February 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB202024_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Industrial engineer in lean production holding master's degree seeking EB-2 NIW. Claimed national importance based on job creation and support for domestic manufacturing and sustainability. AAO found endeavor substantively meritorious but lacked national importance; work limited to small client base without demonstrated broader implications in engineering or manufacturing fields.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed endeavor in lean manufacturing lacks demonstrated potential for broader implications; limited client base, no substantial positive economic effects.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor in lean manufacturing lacks demonstrated potential for broader implications; limited client base, no substantial positive economic effects. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed; failure on first prong rendered remaining prongs unnecessary. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed; failure on first prong rendered remaining prongs unnecessary. |
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