EB-2 NIWCivil and environmental engineeringIndividualDecided February 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB222024_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A civil engineer with experience in metal scaffolding and building support structures sought EB-2 national interest waiver. The AAO affirmed denial, finding the proposed endeavor—continuing civil construction work and training employees—lacked the prospective national impact required by Dhanasar's first prong.
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 of civil construction and worker training lacks national importance; general field importance and training benefit insufficient.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor of civil construction and worker training lacks national importance; general field importance and training benefit insufficient. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved opinion on second and third prongs. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved opinion on second and third prongs. |
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