EB-2 NIWEnergy and climateIndividualDecided 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT312025_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Software engineer with advanced degree seeks EB-2 classification and NIW to start B2B manufacturing business for construction and energy sectors. AAO found proposed endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance. Field importance alone insufficient; specific endeavor must show prospective national impact. 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 B2B manufacturing business for construction and energy sectors lacks demonstrated national importance
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed B2B manufacturing business for construction and energy sectors lacks demonstrated national importance |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong fails; second prong reserves |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong fails; third prong reserves |
A published decision describes one case. It is not legal advice and not a prediction for yours.