EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided December 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC142023_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Self-petitioner entrepreneur seeks national interest waiver to operate used car dealership in Texas or Florida. AAO held proposed endeavor lacked national importance under Dhanasar first prong because it offered no broader implications beyond applicant's business and no substantial positive economic effects, thus failing to establish NIW eligibility.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed used car dealership lacks national importance; no broader implications beyond specific business and clientele
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed used car dealership lacks national importance; no broader implications beyond specific business and clientele |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved this issue |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved this issue |
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