EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringIndividualDecided 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL122021_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An aeronautical engineer sought a national interest waiver for EB-2 classification to advise aviation manufacturers. The AAO dismissed the appeal because his proposed specific endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance despite his expertise and credentials, failing to show sufficient prospective impact on the aviation industry.
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 · Proposed work advising aviation manufacturers lacks sufficient specific information demonstrating prospective impact at national importance level.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed work advising aviation manufacturers lacks sufficient specific information demonstrating prospective impact at national importance level. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second and third prongs not analyzed as unnecessary. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second and third prongs not analyzed as unnecessary. |
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