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EB-2 NIWElectrical and electronic engineeringEmployerDecided May 2026Remanded

Outcome: Remanded

MAY272026_03B5203

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

Our summary

A semiconductor manufacturer sought to employ a component design engineer under the EB-2 advanced degree classification with a labor certification. The case is not an NIW. The service center found the beneficiary lacked a required skill, and the AAO withdrew that decision and remanded for review of recruitment materials.

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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 discussed
Well positionedNot reached / not discussed
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed

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