EB-2 NIWAgriculture and foodEmployerDecided April 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR012026_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An entrepreneur seeking EB-2 national interest waiver proposed developing zeolite-based fertilizers, filters, and supplements for agriculture and energy sectors. AAO dismissed the appeal, finding insufficient evidence that his specific endeavor would have national importance or broad field impact beyond promotional materials and general letters.
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 · Proposed zeolite-based endeavor lacked objective evidence of original innovations with impact beyond own company customers
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed zeolite-based endeavor lacked objective evidence of original innovations with impact beyond own company customers |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached per judicial economy doctrine |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached per judicial economy doctrine |
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