EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringEmployerDecided May 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY182026_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Mechanical engineer employed in advanced driver assistance systems sought national interest waiver. AAO held proposed endeavor lacked sufficient concrete examples of broad impact and petitioner did not establish ownership of intellectual property or impact beyond specific employer, failing the substantial merit and national importance prong.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed endeavor lacked broad measurable implications and national importance scale despite general support
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacked broad measurable implications and national importance scale despite general support |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure meant subsequent prongs not reached |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure meant subsequent prongs not reached |
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