EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided December 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC062023_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Brazilian entrepreneur seeking NIW under EB-2 proposing multiple U.S. businesses including educational and elevator enterprises. AAO found substantial merit but no national importance; projected revenues and job creation insufficient; social benefits lack national-scale implications. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Businesses lack demonstrated national importance; projections insufficient; no specific identification of benefited areas; social benefits not established at national scale
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Businesses lack demonstrated national importance; projections insufficient; no specific identification of benefited areas; social benefits not established at national scale |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached due to failure of first prong |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached due to failure of first prong |
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