EB-2 NIWCivil and environmental engineeringIndividualDecided October 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT232024_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Civil engineer and construction manager seeking EB-2 advanced degree with national interest waiver to develop innovative construction technologies and disaster-resilient infrastructure. Proposed endeavor has merit but lacks national importance. AAO dismissed because evidence shows only positive career impact, not broader national or industry significance; petitioner conflated importance of profession with importance of specific proposed endeavor.
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 · Proposed infrastructure construction innovation lacks evidence of national or global impact; record shows only personal career benefits.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed infrastructure construction innovation lacks evidence of national or global impact; record shows only personal career benefits. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; first prong is dispositive of appeal. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; first prong is dispositive of appeal. |
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