EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringEmployerDecided January 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN092023_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Mechatronics engineer sought EB-2 with national interest waiver. Described endeavor as continued employment with multinational companies on cross-border transactions; later added business plan and service company. AAO held proposed endeavor lacked national importance; business plan materials presented new facts post-filing; letters and articles address industry, not specific endeavor impact.
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 lacks national importance; letters and articles address industry importance, not specific endeavor impact beyond employer scope.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; letters and articles address industry importance, not specific endeavor impact beyond employer scope. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; agency reserves decision on remaining prongs. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; agency reserves decision on remaining prongs. |
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