EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringIndividualDecided May 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY082025_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An aircraft mechanic and technician sought EB-2 classification based on exceptional ability together with a national interest waiver. The appeal was dismissed because, although three initial criteria were met, he did not show expertise significantly above that of others in the field; the waiver was not reached.
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 | Decision resolved only the exceptional ability threshold and reserved the national interest waiver question. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because the petitioner did not qualify as exceptional ability. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because the petitioner did not qualify as exceptional ability. |
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