EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC212022_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Self-petitioner chief executive proposing to operate a domestic animal services company. Claimed national interest waiver under Dhanasar framework. AAO dismissed appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacks national importance; no evidence of prospective impact beyond the business itself or substantial economic effects for the nation.
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 animal services business lacks prospective impact beyond clientele; no broader industry or economic effects demonstrated
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed animal services business lacks prospective impact beyond clientele; no broader industry or economic effects demonstrated |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached per Bagamasbad standard |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached per Bagamasbad standard |
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