EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided April 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR072025_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Pharmacy business owner sought EB-2 NIW classification with advanced degree. Petitioner claimed endeavor in economically depressed area would create jobs and benefit U.S. economy. AAO held proposed endeavor lacks national importance because specific store locations unestablished, impact limited to immediate company and clients, and generalized industry information does not demonstrate broader implications.
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 pharmacy business lacks national importance; limited to specific company and clientele without broader industry or economic impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed pharmacy business lacks national importance; limited to specific company and clientele without broader industry or economic impact |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserves analysis of second prong |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserves analysis of third prong |
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