EB-2 NIWCivil and environmental engineeringEmployerDecided May 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY142026_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot met
Our summary
General manager of construction company in Colombia sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver for sustainable construction endeavor. SCOPS found advanced degree qualification but denied waiver. AAO affirmed, finding proposed endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance and petitioner failed to show waiver would benefit the United States.
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 sustainable construction endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance; petitioner showed general field importance, not specific endeavor impact
- Balance favors a waiver · Petitioner failed to demonstrate balance favors waiver; waiving job offer requirement would not benefit United States
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed sustainable construction endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance; petitioner showed general field importance, not specific endeavor impact |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First and third prongs dispositive; second prong determination reserved as unnecessary |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate balance favors waiver; waiving job offer requirement would not benefit United States |
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