EB-2 NIWEnergy and climateEmployerDecided 2018Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL102018_01B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Petroleum engineer sought NIW as EB-2 with advanced degree. Met first Dhanasar prong: carbon sequestration research has substantial merit and national importance. Failed second prong: citation record and publications insufficient to show well-positioned status to advance proposed endeavor.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Merit and national importance · Carbon sequestration research and petroleum engineering work have substantial merit; carbon sequestration has national importance
What was missing
- Well positioned · Citation record and publications insufficient to establish record of success or interest from relevant parties
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | Carbon sequestration research and petroleum engineering work have substantial merit; carbon sequestration has national importance |
 Well positioned | Not met | Citation record and publications insufficient to establish record of success or interest from relevant parties |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed second prong of Dhanasar framework |
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