EB-2 NIWEnergy and climateIndividualDecided September 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP302024_20B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A researcher with a master's in power engineering sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver for endeavor developing sustainable integrated power systems. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding him not well-positioned to advance the endeavor despite the proposed work having national importance; education alone does not establish positioning.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Merit and national importance · Director and AAO agreed proposed endeavor in sustainable energy has substantial merit and national importance
What was missing
- Well positioned · Master's degree in power engineering and three peer-reviewed articles insufficient; lacks record of success and model for future advancement
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | Director and AAO agreed proposed endeavor in sustainable energy has substantial merit and national importance |
 Well positioned | Not met | Master's degree in power engineering and three peer-reviewed articles insufficient; lacks record of success and model for future advancement |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because second prong failed; AAO found further analysis would serve no purpose |
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