EB-2 NIWElectrical and electronic engineeringEmployerDecided March 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR252025_08B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Integrated circuit design engineer specializing in semiconductors sought EB-2 advanced degree and NIW. AAO found proposed endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; working in critical field insufficient without evidence of specific endeavor's prospective impact.
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 · Specific proposed endeavor lacks national importance; importance of semiconductor field and professional shortage do not establish petitioner's endeavor meets Dhanasar standard
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Specific proposed endeavor lacks national importance; importance of semiconductor field and professional shortage do not establish petitioner's endeavor meets Dhanasar standard |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
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