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EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided April 2025Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

APR212025_08B5203

Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed

Our summary

Urban planner sought NIW under EB-2 to start consulting company for sustainable modular housing and disaster relief. AAO found substantial merit but dismissed because petitioner did not establish national importance, failing to show how his services would impact the industry beyond local scope.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Merit and national importance · Consulting company for modular sustainable housing lacked evidence of national-level impact despite addressing important social issues

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot metConsulting company for modular sustainable housing lacked evidence of national-level impact despite addressing important social issues
Well positionedNot reached / not discussedFirst prong failure dispositive; second and third prongs not reached
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedFirst prong failure dispositive; second and third prongs not reached

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