EB-2 NIWElectrical and electronic engineeringEmployerDecided March 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR092026_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A utility company seeks NIW for electrical engineer to advance cybersecurity efforts. AAO affirmed denial because the record failed to establish national importance of the beneficiary's specific proposed endeavor; general importance of utility operations and cybersecurity does not satisfy Dhanasar first prong.
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 · Beneficiary's specific role at utility lacks sufficient detail; importance of employer's operations does not establish endeavor's national importance.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Beneficiary's specific role at utility lacks sufficient detail; importance of employer's operations does not establish endeavor's national importance. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached per Bagamasbad. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached per Bagamasbad. |
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