EB-2 NIWCivil and environmental engineeringIndividualDecided September 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP132021_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Civil engineer sought EB-2 national interest waiver for residential construction business venture. Director found petitioner qualified as advanced degree holder but waiver failed. AAO agreed petitioner did not establish national importance under Dhanasar first prong; construction work lacked broader field implications.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Residential construction work lacks national importance; benefits limited to petitioner's companies, investors, clients; does not broadly impact field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Residential construction work lacks national importance; benefits limited to petitioner's companies, investors, clients; does not broadly impact field. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; further analysis of remaining prongs serves no meaningful purpose. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; further analysis of remaining prongs serves no meaningful purpose. |
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