Visalytics
Visalytics
dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

Electrical Engineer

U.S. Auto Industry · 2025-01-08

Decision Date
2025-01-08
This case is from a USCIS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) appeal decision. Appeal cases represent a subset of petitions and may not reflect typical outcomes.

Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue his work maintaining state-of-the-art optical coordinate measurement machines for the U.S. auto industry to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate climate change.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
1 The proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance Not Met

The AAO found that while the Director determined the endeavor had substantial merit, the petitioner failed to establish its national importance, as the evidence did not show broader implications beyond the petitioner's clients.

2 The individual is well-positioned to advance the proposed endeavor Not Met

The Director concluded that the record did not satisfy the second Dhanasar prong, and the AAO reserved opinion on this prong.

3 On balance, waiving the job offer requirement would benefit the United States Not Met

The Director concluded that the record did not satisfy the third Dhanasar prong, and the AAO reserved opinion on this prong.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed endeavor has national importance, as required by the first Dhanasar prong. The generalized information regarding fuel economy standards and public health did not demonstrate how the petitioner's specific work as an independent contractor would have national or global implications, create U.S. jobs, or have substantial positive economic effects beyond his direct clients. The AAO reserved opinion on the second and third Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Dependent
Government Alignment

Similar Cases

Engineer

Automotive

USCIS EB-2 (NIW) dismissed
2025-02-18
The Beneficiary's proposed endeavor is to continue working for the Petitioner's company designing electric vehicle components, specifically in advanced system architecture design of electric vehicle components. This involves leading systems engineering activities and developing strategies for verification and validation to meet requirements for test cases and test steps.

Engineer

Engineering · Nigeria

USCIS EB-2 (NIW) rfe dismissed
2025-03-20
The petitioner proposes to work as an electrical engineer in complex energy facilities or establish a technical consulting firm focusing on process safety, reliability engineering, and sustainable energy practices such as decarbonization and energy efficiency.

Engineer

Others

USCIS EB-2 (NIW) dismissed
New York and New Jersey 2024-09-20
The petitioner proposes to continue operating a company in the United States focused on improving the energy efficiency of residential and commercial buildings by reducing energy consumption of utility systems, increasing energy efficiency of air conditioning systems, and insulating external structures. The company also aims to improve housing safety by eliminating bacterial/fungal contamination, defining fire safety standards, and increasing safety of combustion product removal systems.

Engineer

Engineering · China

WeGreened EB-2 (NIW) approved
Michigan 467 days 2022-08-01
The petitioner proposes to utilize his expertise in magneto-structural topology optimization to improve the efficiency and power density of electric machines. His work focuses on designing and optimizing electric motors and machines used for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
View Case

Frequently Asked Questions

A dismissed EB-2 NIW petition means USCIS found the evidence insufficient to meet the eligibility criteria. Common reasons include weak documentation, failure to meet the required number of criteria, or insufficient evidence of the claimed qualifications. Petitioners can refile with stronger evidence or explore alternative visa categories.

Browse More Cases

More dismissed cases More Automotive cases

Case data sourced from publicly available petition decisions and case studies. Decision date: 2025-01-08.

Browse all cases

At a Glance

Outcome dismissed
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 2

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

Scraped Case Data

Total Cases 3,813
Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

Related Pages

EB-2 (NIW) Overview All EB-2 (NIW) Cases EB-2 (NIW) Dashboard Endeavor Search

Get Case Insights

Compare your profile against thousands of real petition outcomes. Join the waitlist for personalized analysis.

Join Waitlist