EB-2 NIWCivil and environmental engineeringIndividualDecided May 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY122025_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Structural engineer self-petitioner sought NIW for EB-2 based on sustainable construction and project management services. AAO affirmed Service Center denial, finding the specific endeavor lacked national importance despite working in an important field; modest scope and unsubstantiated economic projections insufficient.
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 · Structural engineer's proposed endeavor of sustainable construction and project management lacks demonstrated national importance beyond local scope; no evidence of broader field implications.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Structural engineer's proposed endeavor of sustainable construction and project management lacks demonstrated national importance beyond local scope; no evidence of broader field implications. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; no analysis of second Dhanasar prong. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; no analysis of third Dhanasar prong. |
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