EB-2 NIWCivil and environmental engineeringIndividualDecided June 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN212023_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Environmental manager with advanced degree sought national interest waiver for EB-2 classification. AAO dismissed appeal because petitioner failed to establish national importance of specific proposed endeavor in occupational health and safety; submitted generic evidence without connecting to broader field implications.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Petitioner failed to establish national importance of specific proposed endeavor; submitted generalized climate change materials without connecting to localized occupational safety work
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner failed to establish national importance of specific proposed endeavor; submitted generalized climate change materials without connecting to localized occupational safety work |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | AAO reserved argument on remaining prongs after first prong failure determined appeal outcome |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | AAO reserved argument on remaining prongs after first prong failure |
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