EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringIndividualDecided June 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN122024_07B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Mechanical engineer in automotive industry seeking NIW. Claimed national importance through NAFTA requirements, wage guarantees, manufacturing innovation, and talent shortage. AAO held work lacks national importance because prospective impact limited to individual employers with no evidence extending beyond clientele to influence field or economy broadly.
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 · Mechanical engineer's automotive work lacks national importance; prospective impact limited to individual employers; no evidence of broader field influence or manufacturing advances.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Mechanical engineer's automotive work lacks national importance; prospective impact limited to individual employers; no evidence of broader field influence or manufacturing advances. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Decision reserves second prong determination as first prong fails; not reached. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Decision reserves third prong determination as first prong fails; not reached. |
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