EB-2 NIWOtherIndividualDecided January 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN062026_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Transportation inspector identified critical design flaw in helicopter system affecting 1000 worldwide units; seeks EB-2 NIW as technical consultant or instructor. AAO dismissed because petitioner failed to establish national importance by not clarifying proposed endeavor implementation, employment potential, or demonstrating how specific prospective work would have broader national implications.
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 · Prior accomplishments and field importance insufficient; proposed endeavor lacks specificity regarding implementation, employment scope, or broader implications for national importance.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Prior accomplishments and field importance insufficient; proposed endeavor lacks specificity regarding implementation, employment scope, or broader implications for national importance. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved this issue. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved this issue. |
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