EB-2 NIWChemistry and materialsEmployerDecided November 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV202024_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A battery test engineer seeks NIW for EB-2 with employer sponsorship to develop lithium battery and soft electronics materials. The AAO found substantial merit but not national importance, as the proposed work's impact is confined to the employer and customers without broader field or economic advancement.
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; benefits limited to employer and customers, no broader field implications.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; benefits limited to employer and customers, no broader field implications. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong fails; all three prongs required under Dhanasar. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong fails; all three prongs required under Dhanasar. |
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