EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social scienceIndividualDecided 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL142021_08B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An attorney specializing in environmental and energy law sought EB-2 national interest waiver. The AAO found substantial merit in the proposed endeavor but concluded the petitioner failed to establish national importance under Dhanasar's first prong; recommendation letters addressed past work rather than the specific prospective endeavor details required.
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 lacked concrete details demonstrating national importance; letters addressed past achievements, not specific prospective impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacked concrete details demonstrating national importance; letters addressed past achievements, not specific prospective impact |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
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