EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementEmployerDecided February 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB022026_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Humanitarian nonprofit petitions for HR manager beneficiary for EB-2 with NIW. Beneficiary holds advanced degree and employer established EB-2 eligibility. AAO dismissed, finding proposed endeavor lacked sufficient national importance to satisfy first Dhanasar prong.
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 HR work lacked demonstrated broader implications or prospective national impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed HR work lacked demonstrated broader implications or prospective national impact. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure renders further analysis unnecessary; issue reserved. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure renders further analysis unnecessary; issue reserved. |
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