EB-2 NIWEnergy and climateIndividualDecided 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL142021_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A well control instructor sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. The AAO found the petitioner qualified as an advanced degree professional and that the proposed endeavor had substantial merit, but the specific work lacked national importance beyond the employer and its contractors.
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 endeavor of teaching well control instruction benefits employer and contractors only, lacks broader national importance.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor of teaching well control instruction benefits employer and contractors only, lacks broader national importance. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not analyzed as would serve no meaningful purpose. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not analyzed as would serve no meaningful purpose. |
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