EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringEmployerDecided March 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR112026_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Metal fabrication Project Procurement Manager seeks NIW for EB-2 classification. Petitioner claimed endeavor modernizes U.S. infrastructure and bridges. AAO dismissed appeal, finding endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance because impact is limited to specific clients and projects, not the broader metal fabrication or construction industry.
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 · Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; impact limited to individual clients, not broader metal fabrication industry.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; impact limited to individual clients, not broader metal fabrication industry. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; remaining prongs not reached or analyzed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; remaining prongs not reached or analyzed. |
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