EB-2 NIWElectrical and electronic engineeringIndividualDecided March 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR282024_07B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Electromechanical engineer sought exceptional ability classification and national interest waiver. AAO dismissed appeal because petitioner failed first Dhanasar prong: did not establish national importance of proposed endeavor; submitted insufficient evidence identifying endeavor with specificity or demonstrating prospective impact. Reserved decision on underlying exceptional ability eligibility.
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 · Petitioner failed to establish national importance of proposed endeavor; did not identify endeavor with sufficient specificity or demonstrate prospective impact or broader implications.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner failed to establish national importance of proposed endeavor; did not identify endeavor with sufficient specificity or demonstrate prospective impact or broader implications. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed on national importance; agency declined to reach second prong as unnecessary. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed on national importance; agency declined to reach third prong as unnecessary. |
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