EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided April 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR102025_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A barber and entrepreneur sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. The AAO affirmed the service center's denial, finding the petitioner failed to establish national importance of his proposed barber business ventures, which lacked substantial positive economic effects beyond local 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 endeavor lacks substantial positive economic effects or national importance; shortage of barbers does not establish national importance
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks substantial positive economic effects or national importance; shortage of barbers does not establish national importance |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; issue is dispositive |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; issue is dispositive |
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