EB-2 NIWCivil and environmental engineeringIndividualDecided June 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN182024_11B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A civil engineer in water and sewer infrastructure sought an EB-2 national interest waiver to consult on green practices for private and public entities. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed consultancy work, while meritorious in the field, lacks national importance because it would impact only specific clients rather than advancing the field 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 · Civil engineer consultant work has merit but lacks national importance; impact limited to specific clients without broader field implications.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Civil engineer consultant work has merit but lacks national importance; impact limited to specific clients without broader field implications. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong dispositive, second and third prongs reserved. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong dispositive, second and third prongs reserved. |
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