EB-2 NIWElectrical and electronic engineeringIndividualDecided May 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY262022_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An avionics engineer seeks NIW under EB-2. She proposed work in aircraft maintenance, training, and business development. The AAO found substantial merit but rejected national importance because her training and engineering work would not impact the aviation industry beyond her employer and clients.
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 · Training and avionics work do not extend beyond employer and clients to impact industry broadly
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Training and avionics work do not extend beyond employer and clients to impact industry broadly |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached under Dhanasar framework |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached under Dhanasar framework |
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