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EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringEmployerDecided May 2025Remanded

Outcome: Remanded

MAY142025_08B5203

Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed

Our summary

Mechanical engineer with advanced degree sought EB-2 with national interest waiver for semiconductor manufacturing advancement. Service center denied without adequate explanation of Dhanasar prongs analysis. AAO remanded for new decision because service center failed to explain rationale and adequately address petitioner's proposed endeavor rather than employment position.

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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

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedService center decision lacked adequate analysis of proposed endeavor and national importance factors
Well positionedNot reached / not discussedService center decision focused on current job rather than proposed endeavor advancement; insufficient analysis
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedService center decision did not adequately address balancing factor with evidence in record

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