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EB-2 NIWCivil and environmental engineeringIndividualDecided January 2024Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

JAN112024_07B5203

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

Our summary

Self-petitioner, structural engineer proposing to operate his own design studio in Florida. Claimed national interest waiver for EB-2. AAO held proposed endeavor lacked national importance because it would benefit only his prospective clients without broader industry impact or economic effects warranting waiver.

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

What was missing

  • Merit and national importance · Proposed structural and hydraulic design services lacked demonstrated national importance beyond prospective clients

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot metProposed structural and hydraulic design services lacked demonstrated national importance beyond prospective clients
Well positionedNot reached / not discussedNot analyzed because first prong failed
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedNot analyzed because first prong failed

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