EB-2 NIWEnergy and climateEmployerDecided January 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN132025_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Senior Electrical Test Process Engineer in battery and electrification sector sought NIW for EB-2 classification. Employer demonstrated advanced degree but failed to establish that her specific work on electrical vehicle battery testing had national importance or broader field impact beyond the employer's immediate operations.
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 work on battery testing lacks demonstrated broader implications or national importance beyond employer's operations.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed work on battery testing lacks demonstrated broader implications or national importance beyond employer's operations. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached. |
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