EB-2 NIWCivil and environmental engineeringIndividualDecided July 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL082024_16B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Civil engineer seeking NIW for screen enclosure construction company in Florida. Claimed national importance through sustainable housing innovation and worker training. AAO held endeavor lacks national importance because it benefits only customers and lacks broader field implications, and training claims were unsupported speculation.
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 · Screen enclosure construction company lacks national importance; benefits only prospective customers, not field broadly; unsupported claims of training impact and alignment with federal initiatives.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Screen enclosure construction company lacks national importance; benefits only prospective customers, not field broadly; unsupported claims of training impact and alignment with federal initiatives. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Decision reserves determination as first prong fails; second prong not reached. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Decision reserves determination as first prong fails; third prong not reached. |
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