EB-2 NIWEnergy and climateIndividualDecided September 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP292023_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Pipeline engineer seeks NIW for EB-2 advanced degree classification in oil and gas industry. Fails first Dhanasar prong: undefined endeavor as independent consultant or unspecified employee lacks specific national importance; importance of occupation and industry cannot substitute for documented specific endeavor impact.
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 · Pipeline engineering work lacks specific definition and documented impact on field; industry importance and worker shortage insufficient for national importance.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Pipeline engineering work lacks specific definition and documented impact on field; industry importance and worker shortage insufficient for national importance. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved this issue. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved this issue. |
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