EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringEmployerDecided October 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT272025_07B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Project engineer seeking EB-2 NIW for advanced simulation software development in mechanical engineering. AAO found proposed endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; impact on field insufficient and not extending beyond employer to justify waiver. Appeal dismissed.
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 endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; benefits do not extend beyond employer sufficiently.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; benefits do not extend beyond employer sufficiently. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure dispositive; second and third prongs not reached. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure dispositive; third prong reserved and not analyzed. |
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