EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided April 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR012025_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Carpenter and business owner sought EB-2 exceptional ability classification with national interest waiver. Claimed six criteria for exceptional ability but satisfied only two: academic degree and employer letters. AAO affirmed denial, finding petitioner failed to meet minimum three criteria required for exceptional ability; therefore NIW analysis was not reached.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not reached / not discussed | First prong not reached; petitioner did not qualify for underlying EB-2 classification. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong not reached; petitioner did not qualify for underlying EB-2 classification. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong not reached; petitioner did not qualify for underlying EB-2 classification. |
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