EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided August 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG042022_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Entrepreneur seeking national interest waiver for EB-2 advanced degree classification claimed endeavor in business consulting or biodegradable cleaning products. AAO dismissed appeal because petitioner provided inconsistent and insufficient evidence of proposed endeavor, failing first prong of Dhanasar by not demonstrating national importance or broader implications.
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 endeavor lacks sufficient detail and consistency; unclear whether biodegradable cleaning products or consulting services; no evidence of national or global implications.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks sufficient detail and consistency; unclear whether biodegradable cleaning products or consulting services; no evidence of national or global implications. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached. |
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