EB-2 NIWCivil and environmental engineeringIndividualDecided March 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR152024_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A civil engineer and project manager sought EB-2 advanced degree classification and national interest waiver. USCIS found him qualified for EB-2 but the AAO held his proposed construction project management endeavor lacked national importance under the first Dhanasar prong because it would not extend beyond his clients to impact the field or economy broadly.
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 construction project management endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance; limited to company clients without broader field or economic impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed construction project management endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance; limited to company clients without broader field or economic impact. |
 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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