EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringEmployerDecided June 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN032025_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Beverage company petitions for industrial engineer with advanced degree in quality systems management under EB-2 NIW. Engineer qualifies for underlying EB-2 classification. Proposed work on manufacturing methodologies lacks national importance; focus is company-specific without broader field implications. Appeal dismissed.
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 lacks national or global implications; specific work on center line methodology not shown to have broader field impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks national or global implications; specific work on center line methodology not shown to have broader field 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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