EB-2 NIWCivil and environmental engineeringIndividualDecided March 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR192024_09B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Civil engineer with advanced degree seeking EB-2 NIW. Although qualified for underlying EB-2 classification, petitioner failed to establish national importance of proposed endeavor; typical occupational duties and industry importance insufficient to meet 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 · Civil engineer's general occupational duties lack national importance; importance of field itself insufficient without specific endeavor demonstrating broader implications.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Civil engineer's general occupational duties lack national importance; importance of field itself insufficient without specific endeavor demonstrating broader implications. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong fails, second prong reserved. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong fails, third prong reserved. |
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