EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementEmployerDecided August 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG152024_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
CEO and entrepreneur sought EB-2 national interest waiver for construction company. Petitioner cited HUBZone certification, direct and indirect employment projections, and economic enhancement claims. AAO held the record lacked sufficient evidence of prospective economic impact or national importance of the specific endeavor beyond general industry benefits.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · CEO's construction company proposed endeavor lacks adequate corroborating evidence of broader implications or substantial positive economic effects.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | CEO's construction company proposed endeavor lacks adequate corroborating evidence of broader implications or substantial positive economic effects. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached per Dhanasar framework. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached per Dhanasar framework. |
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