EB-2 NIWCivil and environmental engineeringIndividualDecided January 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN302024_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Civil engineer seeks EB-2 NIW to develop low-income housing construction company. AAO held proposed endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance. General importance of construction field and housing shortage insufficient; petitioner failed to demonstrate his specific venture would generate substantial positive economic effects.
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 low-income homebuilding endeavor has merit but lacks national importance; merely working in important field insufficient.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed low-income homebuilding endeavor has merit but lacks national importance; merely working in important field insufficient. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong regarding national importance failed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed. |
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