EB-2 NIWArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided April 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR022025_09B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An artistic producer seeks EB-2 NIW to establish arts education academy in Ohio with expansion plans to increase arts access and tourism. Petitioner established endeavor substantial merit but failed to demonstrate national importance despite claimed climate and diversity benefits.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Arts education academy projecting 17 jobs and 2 million sales lacks evidence of cultural or economic benefit rising to national importance
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Arts education academy projecting 17 jobs and 2 million sales lacks evidence of cultural or economic benefit rising to national importance |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
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