EB-2 NIWCivil and environmental engineeringIndividualDecided May 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY072025_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Industrial engineer and entrepreneur proposed engineering consulting business in Florida focused on sustainability and efficiency. Petitioner failed to demonstrate national importance despite sustainability framework; modest employment projections and vague project specifics lacked evidence of broader impact.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · National importance not established; projections of eight jobs and $581,884 profit insufficient; specific projects and impact unspecified
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | National importance not established; projections of eight jobs and $581,884 profit insufficient; specific projects and impact unspecified |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
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