EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided December 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC032025_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Truck driver and entrepreneur sought NIW for transportation and logistics venture. AAO dismissed, finding proposed endeavor lacks national importance despite acknowledging substantial merit. Without first prong satisfied, Dhanasar analysis terminates and second and third prongs need not be reached.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Truck driver and entrepreneur's transportation and logistics venture lacks broader field implications or substantial positive economic effects at national level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Truck driver and entrepreneur's transportation and logistics venture lacks broader field implications or substantial positive economic effects at national level |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; dispositive under Dhanasar framework |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; dispositive under Dhanasar framework |
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