EB-2 NIWElectrical and electronic engineeringEmployerDecided February 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB242026_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An electrical engineer sought EB-2 classification with a national interest waiver. The AAO dismissed because the record did not establish she held an advanced degree. She had completed only part of a Ph.D. program and provided no official academic record or proper translation certification. Without satisfying the underlying EB-2 qualification, the Dhanasar prongs were not addressed.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; petitioner did not establish EB-2 advanced degree qualification; Dhanasar prongs reserved |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; dispositive issue of degree qualification resolved first |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; dispositive issue of degree qualification resolved first |
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