EB-2 NIWCivil and environmental engineeringIndividualDecided January 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN302024_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Civil project manager sought NIW under Dhanasar framework. AAO agreed proposed endeavor lacked national importance because petitioner did not demonstrate broader implications to construction or infrastructure beyond specific clients. Opinion confuses petitioner's qualifications with endeavor characteristics.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed endeavor as civil project manager lacked broader implications or national-level economic impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor as civil project manager lacked broader implications or national-level economic impact |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; failure on first prong |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; failure on first prong |
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