EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringIndividualDecided June 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN142024_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Health and safety engineer sought EB-2 with national interest waiver to develop consulting company promoting workplace and product safety. AAO affirmed denial, finding proposed endeavor failed first Dhanasar prong; petition lacked specific details about consulting activities and demonstrated only local implications without national importance.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Health and safety engineer's proposed consulting business lacked sufficient details and evidence of national importance or impact beyond own company
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Health and safety engineer's proposed consulting business lacked sufficient details and evidence of national importance or impact beyond own company |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved judgment on remaining prongs |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved judgment on remaining prongs |
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