EB-2 NIWEnergy and climateIndividualDecided January 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN122024_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Solar energy installations manager with advanced degree seeking NIW. Claimed substantial merit and national importance of solar installation business. AAO found endeavor failed first prong because applicant did not demonstrate prospective impact extending beyond company employees and customers to broader national level.
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 · Solar energy installations business lacked national importance; benefits limited to employees and customers, not broader field or societal impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Solar energy installations business lacked national importance; benefits limited to employees and customers, not broader field or societal impact. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached per Bagamasbad doctrine. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached per Bagamasbad doctrine. |
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