EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringIndividualDecided 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL292026_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Materials engineer self-petitioner sought NIW for EB-2 advanced degree. AAO affirmed dismissal because petitioner failed to establish national importance of proposed solar industry corrosion management solution; industry-wide statistics do not prove specific endeavor impact. Petitioner also not shown well positioned to advance endeavor.
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 solar power corrosion management solution lacks established national importance; industry-wide statistics not appropriate benchmark for specific endeavor impact
- Well positioned · Record does not show petitioner well positioned; concerns about funding and feasibility; unclear how proposed solution would reach all solar providers
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed solar power corrosion management solution lacks established national importance; industry-wide statistics not appropriate benchmark for specific endeavor impact |
 Well positioned | Not met | Record does not show petitioner well positioned; concerns about funding and feasibility; unclear how proposed solution would reach all solar providers |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First two prongs failed; third prong not reached as unnecessary to outcome |
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