EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringEmployerDecided March 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR122025_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An employer sponsored a lead EV applications engineer for EB-2 NIW classification to develop electrified axles for electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance; work on an important product does not establish the endeavor extends beyond the employer to impact the broader 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 · Proposed endeavor developing electric vehicle axles lacks demonstrated impact beyond employer and customers; does not establish broader prospective impact on industry or field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor developing electric vehicle axles lacks demonstrated impact beyond employer and customers; does not establish broader prospective impact on industry or field. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Prong not reached; failure on first prong is dispositive. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Prong not reached; failure on first prong is dispositive. |
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