EB-2 NIWElectrical and electronic engineeringIndividualDecided January 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN262024_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Electrical engineer sought EB-2 NIW to own and operate a solar energy engineering business in Florida. AAO held the specific endeavor lacks national importance despite the importance of the solar energy field; unsupported claims of hiring and economic benefits do not meet Dhanasar's first prong.
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 engineering business lacks national importance; insufficient evidence of prospective impact beyond local customers and employees
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Solar energy engineering business lacks national importance; insufficient evidence of prospective impact beyond local customers and employees |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong analysis reserved |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong analysis reserved |
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