dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Mechanical Engineering
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he would serve the national interest to a substantially greater degree than a minimally qualified U.S. worker. While his work in engineering medical devices had intrinsic merit and was national in scope, he lacked a demonstrated past history of achievement with influence on the field as a whole, having no publications or approved patents at the time of filing. The AAO found that his strong academic record and high IQ were insufficient to meet the national interest waiver threshold.
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