EB-2 NIWElectrical and electronic engineeringIndividualDecided May 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY042023_07B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Electrical engineer with advanced degree seeks national interest waiver for employment in energy systems management. AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, as his work would not impact the broader field or economy.
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 · Proposed work as electrical engineer managing energy systems lacks demonstrated national importance beyond employer and clients.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed work as electrical engineer managing energy systems lacks demonstrated national importance beyond employer and clients. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure dispositive; second prong reserved. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure dispositive; third prong reserved. |
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