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EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided December 2025Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

DEC092025_06B5203

Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed

Our summary

Civil engineer and entrepreneur sought NIW for EB-2 advanced degree to operate a real estate technology startup focused on affordable housing. AAO found endeavor lacked national importance because record did not sufficiently demonstrate prospective impact at national or industry level, and petitioner was not well-positioned to advance it.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Merit and national importance · Proposed endeavor lacks sufficient detail on prospective impact and national economic significance beyond company operations.
  • Well positioned · Petitioner lacks demonstrated experience, track record, and concrete planning to execute real estate technology venture at scale.

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot metProposed endeavor lacks sufficient detail on prospective impact and national economic significance beyond company operations.
Well positionedNot metPetitioner lacks demonstrated experience, track record, and concrete planning to execute real estate technology venture at scale.
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedNot reached because petitioner failed first and second prongs of Dhanasar framework.

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