EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringIndividualDecided February 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB212024_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Mechatronics engineer seeking NIW for self-employed industrial consulting focusing on environmental and manufacturing efficiency. AAO dismissed because petitioner failed to establish national importance; confusing proposed company with endeavor and lacking objective evidence of field-level impact did not overcome first prong failure.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed industrial machinery consulting endeavor showed insufficient evidence of broad implications; effects on individual clients deemed immeasurable or insignificant to economy.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed industrial machinery consulting endeavor showed insufficient evidence of broad implications; effects on individual clients deemed immeasurable or insignificant to economy. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not analyzed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not analyzed. |
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