EB-2 NIWElectrical and electronic engineeringIndividualDecided October 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT132023_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Telecommunications engineer sought NIW claiming national importance of network engineering work. Petitioner argued Director applied stricter standard and cited professor letters supporting endeavor value. AAO dismissed, finding specific projects lack national implications in telecommunications field or national economy.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Telecommunications network engineering work lacks national importance; no demonstration of field-wide or economic implications
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Telecommunications network engineering work lacks national importance; no demonstration of field-wide or economic implications |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not analyzed per Dhanasar framework |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not analyzed per Dhanasar framework |
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