EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided August 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG132024_12B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Entrepreneur in wallpaper industry seeking EB-2 NIW presented inconsistent proposed endeavors: wallpaper business and finance treasurer role. The AAO dismissed the appeal because petitioner failed to consistently describe the specific proposed endeavor, preventing assessment of substantial merit and 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 · Petitioner failed to consistently identify specific proposed endeavor; conflicting descriptions of wallpaper business versus finance role prevented assessment
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner failed to consistently identify specific proposed endeavor; conflicting descriptions of wallpaper business versus finance role prevented assessment |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
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