EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided December 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC052024_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An accounting specialist entrepreneur sought EB-2 national interest waiver to hire forty-four employees. The AAO affirmed denial under Dhanasar's first prong: while the endeavor has substantial merit, it lacks national importance. The petitioner failed to show significant potential to employ U.S. workers or substantial positive economic effects beyond her company.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; no demonstrated significant impact on economy or workers
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; no demonstrated significant impact on economy or workers |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong fails; Director found petitioner well-positioned but issue is moot |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong fails; third prong reserved |
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