EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringIndividualDecided May 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY292024_07B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Industrial engineer sought EB-2 with national interest waiver to provide machinery maintenance and engineering services. AAO dismissed appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacks national importance as it would not extend beyond the company and its clients to impact the industry broadly.
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 · Industrial maintenance services lack national importance; would not extend beyond company and clients to impact industry or field broadly.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Industrial maintenance services lack national importance; would not extend beyond company and clients to impact industry or field broadly. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved determination. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved determination. |
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