EB-2 NIWElectrical and electronic engineeringIndividualDecided March 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR012023_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An electrical engineer in industrial automation sought EB-2 NIW classification. The AAO affirmed the Director's finding that the petitioner lacks an advanced degree and met only two of six exceptional ability criteria, falling short of the three-criterion threshold. National interest waiver analysis was not reached.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not reached / not discussed | Petitioner failed threshold EB-2 exceptional ability test; national interest analysis not reached |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Petitioner failed threshold EB-2 exceptional ability test; national interest analysis not reached |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Petitioner failed threshold EB-2 exceptional ability test; national interest analysis not reached |
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