EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided April 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR082025_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An event planner and manager seeks a national interest waiver to establish an event management company in Florida. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the proposed endeavor has national importance, lacking specific evidence of substantial economic effects, job creation at regional or national scale, or broader field impact.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed event planning company endeavor lacks national importance; insufficient evidence of substantial economic benefits, job creation, or broader industry impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed event planning company endeavor lacks national importance; insufficient evidence of substantial economic benefits, job creation, or broader industry impact. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failure is dispositive. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failure is dispositive. |
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