EB-2 NIWChemistry and materialsIndividualDecided March 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR282025_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Chemical technician with non-toxic epoxy product experience sought EB-2 exceptional ability and NIW. AAO found petitioner met only two of six required criteria: degree and experience letter failed statutory requirements. Appeal dismissed because petitioner lacks underlying EB-2 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
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not reached / not discussed | Petitioner failed underlying EB-2 exceptional ability requirement; prong not reached |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached due to failure on first prong |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached due to failure on first prong |
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