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EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringIndividualDecided May 2026Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

MAY182026_01B5203

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

Our summary

Industrial machinery mechanic sought EB-2 exceptional ability classification with national interest waiver. AAO found petitioner met only two of six criteria and lacked exceptional ability: professional identity card did not constitute recognized profession license; salary evidence insufficient; professional association membership unsubstantiated; achievement recognition undemonstrated. Appeal dismissed.

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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 discussedPetitioner failed to meet three criteria threshold; national interest analysis not reached
Well positionedNot reached / not discussedPetitioner failed to meet three criteria threshold; second prong not analyzed
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedPetitioner failed to meet three criteria threshold; third prong not analyzed

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