EB-2 NIWCivil and environmental engineeringIndividualDecided September 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP192024_15B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Surveyor seeking NIW for surveying services consulting company. Argued endeavor addresses national surveyor shortage and supports construction industry. AAO dismissed appeal, finding proposed endeavor lacked national importance despite industry challenges; specific endeavor insufficient to establish broader implications.
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 · Surveying services lack broader field implications; industry shortage does not establish national importance of petitioner's specific endeavor.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Surveying services lack broader field implications; industry shortage does not establish national importance of petitioner's specific endeavor. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed first prong. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed first prong. |
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