EB-2 NIWChemistry and materialsIndividualDecided 2017Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY042017_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A chemical engineer sought NIW for EB-2 classification based on chemistry and water treatment research. Petitioner did not respond to AAO RFE requesting evidence of proposed endeavor and Dhanasar framework satisfaction. AAO dismissed appeal as abandoned and found petitioner failed to meet all three Dhanasar prongs.
Official PDF
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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 did not respond to RFE and failed to identify specific proposed endeavor; merit and importance not addressed. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Petitioner did not respond to RFE; no clear articulation of proposed endeavor or evidence of positioning to advance it. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Petitioner did not respond to RFE; balance determination not reached due to lack of information. |
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