EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social scienceIndividualDecided December 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC172025_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Conflict resolution consultant with master's degree in global development and peace seeks NIW. AAO dismissed appeal because proposed endeavor, though with substantial merit, lacks sufficient evidence of broader field impact and qualitative significance required for national importance under Dhanasar.
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 conflict resolution endeavor lacks sufficient qualitative impact and broader implications at national importance level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed conflict resolution endeavor lacks sufficient qualitative impact and broader implications at national importance level |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong dispositive of appeal |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong dispositive of appeal |
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