EB-2 NIWElectrical and electronic engineeringEmployerDecided 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL062026_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A systems engineer sought a national interest waiver for EB-2 classification. The AAO dismissed, finding the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the proposed consulting endeavor under the first Dhanasar prong, with broad claims and formulaic support letters lacking credibility.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Petitioner failed to establish national importance; business plan relied on broad unsupported claims
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner failed to establish national importance; business plan relied on broad unsupported claims |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; remaining prongs not addressed and reserved |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; remaining prongs not addressed and reserved |
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