EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided December 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC042023_10B5203
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A business owner in vehicle and signage graphics sought exceptional ability classification with a national interest waiver. The director found the exceptional ability criteria unmet. The AAO withdrew a favorable finding on the degree criterion, found experience and recognition criteria unmet, dismissed the appeal, and reserved the Dhanasar waiver analysis.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because the petitioner did not qualify for the underlying exceptional ability classification. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because the petitioner did not qualify for the underlying exceptional ability classification. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because the petitioner did not qualify for the underlying exceptional ability classification. |
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