EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social scienceIndividualDecided April 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR152025_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot met
Our summary
A journalist with a master's degree sought EB-2 classification with a national interest waiver to establish an institute on U.S.-European relations and countering disinformation. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the petitioner failed to meet the third Dhanasar prong: while U.S. would benefit from contributions, the petitioner did not show impracticality of securing a job offer, labor certification, or sufficient urgency.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Balance favors a waiver · Petitioner did not demonstrate impracticality of job offer or labor certification, or urgent national need warranting waiver
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not reached / not discussed | Dispositive issue; court reserved decision on first and second prongs |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Reserved on second prong due to failure on third prong |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not met | Petitioner did not demonstrate impracticality of job offer or labor certification, or urgent national need warranting waiver |
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