EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringIndividualDecided November 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV302023_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Engineer and drone operator sought NIW as EB-2 advanced degree professional. AAO affirmed denial, finding proposed endeavor lacked national importance. Evidence showed competence but no impact beyond employer or clients, nor field-wide advancement commensurate with national importance.
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 lacks national importance; impact limited to employer and clients, not broader field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor lacks national importance; impact limited to employer and clients, not broader field. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; reserved. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; reserved. |
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