EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringIndividualDecided November 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV042025_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedMetBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Project engineer seeks national interest waiver for EB-2 classification. Business plan proposed personalized training in project engineering with claims of reducing reliance on foreign contractors. AAO found endeavor substantially meritorious but lacked national importance because benefits were specific to employer rather than having broader implications for the field.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Well positioned · SCOPS determined petitioner well-positioned to advance proposed project engineering endeavor.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Endeavor has substantial merit and petitioner well-positioned to advance it, but lacks national importance; benefits limited to specific employer, not broader field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor has substantial merit and petitioner well-positioned to advance it, but lacks national importance; benefits limited to specific employer, not broader field. |
 Well positioned | Met | SCOPS determined petitioner well-positioned to advance proposed project engineering endeavor. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed regarding national importance; decision reserved remaining prong. |
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