EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringIndividualDecided March 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR302026_04B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An industrial engineer sought EB-2 national interest waiver for manufacturing technology in recycled composites. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the petitioner established national importance of the endeavor but failed to demonstrate he was well-positioned to advance it, lacking documented record of success or demonstrated customer interest.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Merit and national importance · SCOPS and AAO agreed petitioner established substantial merit and national importance of recycled composites manufacturing endeavor
What was missing
- Well positioned · Petitioner failed to demonstrate record of success in related efforts, progress toward proposed endeavor, or interest of potential customers; claims about HGTV and licensing unsubstantiated
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | SCOPS and AAO agreed petitioner established substantial merit and national importance of recycled composites manufacturing endeavor |
 Well positioned | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate record of success in related efforts, progress toward proposed endeavor, or interest of potential customers; claims about HGTV and licensing unsubstantiated |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Second prong failed; third prong not reached |
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