EB-2 NIWCivil and environmental engineeringIndividualDecided May 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY302024_08B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Architect seeking NIW for EB-2 to work as project manager in civil engineering and construction. Petitioner claimed endeavor would provide substantial economic benefits through labor, materials, and employment. AAO held endeavor lacks national importance; generic industry reports insufficient; no empirical projections demonstrate national-level economic effects.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Architect-project manager failed to demonstrate national importance; industry reports do not address specific endeavor; no empirical data quantifying economic impact or scale.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Architect-project manager failed to demonstrate national importance; industry reports do not address specific endeavor; no empirical data quantifying economic impact or scale. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; dispositive issue. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; dispositive issue. |
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