EB-2 NIWChemistry and materialsIndividualDecided October 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT292021_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A chemical engineer sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. The AAO found the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 advanced degree or exceptional ability classification because the record lacked evidence of requisite academic credentials and progressive employment experience, making the waiver issue moot.
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 · Decision found no substantial merit or national importance of proposed endeavor established.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Decision found no substantial merit or national importance of proposed endeavor established. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not analyzed as no meaningful purpose. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not analyzed as no meaningful purpose. |
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