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EB-2 NIWCivil and environmental engineeringIndividualDecided February 2025Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

FEB272025_01B5203

Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed

Our summary

Civil engineer as CEO of Massachusetts construction consulting firm seeks NIW for sustainability and technology integration services. AAO affirmed dismissal, finding proposed endeavor lacks national importance; consulting work lacks potential to spur broader construction change or provide substantial economic effects.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Merit and national importance · Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; impacts limited to regional clientele without broader construction industry effects or substantial economic benefits.

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot metProposed endeavor lacks national importance; impacts limited to regional clientele without broader construction industry effects or substantial economic benefits.
Well positionedNot reached / not discussedNot reached because first prong failed; experience relevant to second prong only.
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedReserved; not addressed after first prong failure.

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