EB-2 NIWCivil and environmental engineeringIndividualDecided 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL172023_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Self-petitioner health and safety engineer seeking NIW as EB-2. Claimed endeavor in occupational health and safety management has national importance. AAO held proposed endeavor lacks definitive consistent description and sufficient evidence that work would impact the field broadly or generate substantial positive economic effects nationally.
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 · Occupational health and safety management endeavor lacks consistent description and objective evidence of broader field impact or national economic benefit
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Occupational health and safety management endeavor lacks consistent description and objective evidence of broader field impact or national economic benefit |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved per Bagamasbad standard |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved per Bagamasbad standard |
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