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EB-2 NIWArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided December 2024Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

DEC202024_03B5203

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

Our summary

Industrial designer seeking NIW classification. Petitioner claimed substantial merit and national importance for endeavor offering design and branding services. AAO held proposed endeavor amounted to job search lacking prospective impact beyond future employers, insufficient for national importance; appeal dismissed.

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

What was missing

  • Merit and national importance · Proposed endeavor constitutes job search lacking national importance; benefits only future employers, not field broadly.

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot metProposed endeavor constitutes job search lacking national importance; benefits only future employers, not field broadly.
Well positionedNot reached / not discussedFirst prong failed; second prong not reached per Bagamasbad doctrine.
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedFirst prong failed; third prong not reached per Bagamasbad doctrine.

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