EB-2 NIWMarketing, media, communicationsIndividualDecided April 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR292025_13B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A communications professional seeking EB-2 classification with national interest waiver claimed she would establish a marketing company as CEO. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding her proposed endeavor would serve only direct clients without demonstrating broader implications or substantial national economic effects required for national importance.
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 marketing company lacks evidence of national scope; no showing of broader implications to communications field or substantial positive national economic effects.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed marketing company lacks evidence of national scope; no showing of broader implications to communications field or substantial positive national economic effects. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; remaining Dhanasar arguments expressly reserved. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; remaining Dhanasar arguments expressly reserved. |
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