EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided August 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG022024_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An entrepreneur with a claimed master's degree from Brazil sought EB-2 NIW classification. The AAO found the petitioner did not establish an equivalent U.S. advanced degree or five years of progressive experience, and waived exceptional ability arguments. The Dhanasar NIW criteria were not addressed.
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 because petitioner failed to establish advanced degree or exceptional ability eligibility |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed initial EB-2 advanced degree or exceptional ability requirements |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed initial EB-2 advanced degree or exceptional ability requirements |
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