EB-2 NIWEducation and academiaIndividualDecided April 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR292026_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Professional in employee training and development sought EB-2 national interest waiver. Failed NIW Dhanasar first prong; proposed nationwide capacity-building endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance and lacks specific scalable model or significant U.S. employment potential.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed capacity-building endeavor lacks national importance; lacks coherent proposal and significant employment potential
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed capacity-building endeavor lacks national importance; lacks coherent proposal and significant employment potential |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failure is dispositive |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failure is dispositive |
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