EB-2 NIWBiotech and pharmaEmployerDecided November 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV102025_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Director of facilities and engineering in pharmaceutical manufacturing seeks EB-2 NIW. SCOPS found petitioner met underlying EB-2 requirement. AAO held petitioner's proposed endeavor lacks national importance; past experience and planned mentoring insufficient to establish broader industry impact required under Dhanasar.
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 · Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; single employee impact insufficient for industry-wide implications.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; single employee impact insufficient for industry-wide implications. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure dispositive; second prong reserved and not reached. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure dispositive; third prong reserved and not reached. |
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