EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipEmployerDecided August 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG222024_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An entrepreneur sought EB-2 NIW for event promotion business operations. Under Dhanasar, the AAO found the proposed endeavor lacked national importance; general industry significance and vague claims of job creation without specific economic impact projections were insufficient. The appeal was dismissed without addressing positioning or balancing prongs.
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 event promotion business lacks specific plans and demonstrated substantial positive economic effects or regional benefit.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed event promotion business lacks specific plans and demonstrated substantial positive economic effects or regional benefit. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failure is dispositive under Dhanasar framework. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failure is dispositive under Dhanasar framework. |
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