EB-2 NIWElectrical and electronic engineeringIndividualDecided September 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP032024_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Security systems and electrical engineer self-petitioner sought EB-2 NIW. Director denied underlying EB-2 eligibility and NIW. AAO found endeavor has merit but lacks national importance required by Dhanasar's first prong, dismissing appeal without reaching remaining criteria.
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 lacks national importance; security systems work limited to own business and customers without broader impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; security systems work limited to own business and customers without broader impact |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserves remaining Dhanasar prongs |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserves remaining Dhanasar prongs |
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