EB-2 NIWEducation and academiaIndividualDecided October 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT312024_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Petroleum engineer proposing educational technology startup for energy workforce sought EB-2 NIW classification. AAO held endeavor had substantial merit but lacked national importance under Dhanasar because petitioner failed to demonstrate prospective impact beyond direct students or how platform would broadly influence field.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Educational technology startup for energy workforce has substantial merit but lacks national importance; business projections and industry shortage do not demonstrate broader field impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Educational technology startup for energy workforce has substantial merit but lacks national importance; business projections and industry shortage do not demonstrate broader field impact |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
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