EB-2 NIWElectrical and electronic engineeringIndividualDecided October 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT052023_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Engineer with sales and management experience seeking NIW for consulting company focused on electrical engineering and US-South American business facilitation. Meets EB-2 advanced degree requirement but fails to establish national importance of proposed endeavor; economic impact not sufficiently demonstrated. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Electrical engineering consulting lacks demonstrated national importance; proposed employment of 15 individuals not significant in local or broader context
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Electrical engineering consulting lacks demonstrated national importance; proposed employment of 15 individuals not significant in local or broader context |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong reserved and not analyzed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong reserved and not analyzed |
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