EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringEmployerDecided January 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN252024_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Mechanical engineer seeking national interest waiver for EB-2 exceptional ability classification. Petitioner proposed either employment or founding consulting startup. AAO found proposed endeavor lacked specific national importance; generalized industry references insufficient under Dhanasar; appeal dismissed.
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 · Petitioner's vague mechanical engineering employment or startup consulting lacks specific national importance; industry importance insufficient.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner's vague mechanical engineering employment or startup consulting lacks specific national importance; industry importance insufficient. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong reserved and not analyzed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong reserved and not analyzed. |
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