EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringIndividualDecided January 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN082024_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Mechanical engineer seeking NIW under EB-2 proposing to establish maintenance services company. AAO found proposed endeavor lacks national importance; plan omits critical details on location, scope, employee count, and economic impact. Second-preference eligibility reserved. Appeal dismissed.
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 mechanical and electrical maintenance services company lacks demonstrable national or global implications; vague plan without location, employee count, wages details
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed mechanical and electrical maintenance services company lacks demonstrable national or global implications; vague plan without location, employee count, wages details |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached due to failure of first prong |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached due to failure of first prong |
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