EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided April 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR192021_09B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Self-petitioned entrepreneur in real estate investment and development sought national interest waiver under Dhanasar. Petitioner claimed proposed endeavor had substantial merit and national importance through economic growth and job creation. AAO found proposed work lacks national importance; expansion limited to petitioner's own companies without broader field or industry 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 real estate endeavor lacks national importance; benefits limited to petitioner's companies and clientele, insufficient economic impact demonstrated
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed real estate endeavor lacks national importance; benefits limited to petitioner's companies and clientele, insufficient economic impact demonstrated |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not analyzed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not analyzed |
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