EB-2 NIWElectrical and electronic engineeringIndividualDecided January 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN092024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Electrical engineer with decades of experience seeks EB-2 national interest waiver for consulting services bridging European and American electrical systems. Claimed national importance based on STEM shortage and consulting services. AAO dismissed, finding consulting services do not extend beyond client base to impact industry broadly; revenue and employment projections insufficient for substantial economic effects.
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 · Electrical engineering consulting services lack national importance; STEM shortage alone does not render endeavor nationally important; no evidence of broader industry impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Electrical engineering consulting services lack national importance; STEM shortage alone does not render endeavor nationally important; no evidence of broader industry impact. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; petitioner's experience relates to second prong only. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; further analysis of second and third prongs not necessary. |
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