EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringIndividualDecided 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL172023_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Petroleum engineer sought NIW for EB-2. He proposed employment in oil and gas engineering services, claiming national importance based on industry growth. AAO held his specific endeavor lacked national importance because it demonstrated no substantial economic impact or job creation benefit beyond prospective employers.
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 petroleum engineering services lack specific detail and prospective impact beyond individual employers
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed petroleum engineering services lack specific detail and prospective impact beyond individual employers |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached |
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