EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided April 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR292024_07B5203
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A security management specialist proposes to establish a security services business and claims exceptional ability. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the petitioner failed to meet at least three of six regulatory criteria for exceptional ability under the EB-2 classification, rendering NIW analysis unnecessary.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; Dhanasar framework analysis reserved due to failure to establish underlying EB-2 eligibility. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; Dhanasar framework analysis reserved due to failure to establish underlying EB-2 eligibility. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; Dhanasar framework analysis reserved due to failure to establish underlying EB-2 eligibility. |
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