EB-2 NIWChemistry and materialsIndividualDecided May 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY182026_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A materials engineering researcher proposed computational modeling research to improve additive manufacturing processes and sought a national interest waiver. The AAO agreed the endeavor has substantial merit but held national importance was not shown, since the evidence did not demonstrate prospective impact. It dismissed the appeal and reserved the remaining prongs.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Substantial merit was found, but national importance of the endeavor was not shown, so the first prong failed.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Substantial merit was found, but national importance of the endeavor was not shown, so the first prong failed. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Reserved because the first prong was not met. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Reserved because the first prong was not met. |
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