EB-2 NIWCivil and environmental engineeringIndividualDecided October 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT202025_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Civil engineer specializing in highway design and BIM/3D modeling seeks NIW for EB-2. AAO dismissed appeal, holding specific proposed endeavor lacks national importance; expertise in already-adopted technology and general field importance do not establish national importance.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Transportation engineering has field importance but petitioner's specific BIM/3D modeling work lacks national importance; general skill and technology familiarity insufficient
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Transportation engineering has field importance but petitioner's specific BIM/3D modeling work lacks national importance; general skill and technology familiarity insufficient |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached per precedent |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached per precedent |
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