EB-2 NIWCivil and environmental engineeringIndividualDecided July 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL152024_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Civil engineer and project manager seeks NIW for EB-2 classification to offer project management consulting for construction and infrastructure projects. AAO dismissed appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacks sufficient national importance; record does not establish substantial economic effects or job creation at required scale despite general industry importance.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed project management consulting lacks demonstration of substantial economic benefits or job creation at national or regional scale
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed project management consulting lacks demonstration of substantial economic benefits or job creation at national or regional scale |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; no analysis of petitioner's positioning |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; no analysis of balance of interests |
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