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EB-2 NIWAgriculture and foodEmployerDecided February 2026Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

FEB122026_03B5203

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

Our summary

An agribusiness CEO sought EB-2 with national interest waiver. The AAO dismissed a motion to reconsider, affirming that the petitioner failed to establish national importance because his updated business plan remained uncorroborated and lacked evidence of broader field implications beyond his clients.

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

What was missing

  • Merit and national importance · Business plan contains uncorroborated projections; lacks specific evidence of broader implications beyond clients.

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot metBusiness plan contains uncorroborated projections; lacks specific evidence of broader implications beyond clients.
Well positionedNot reached / not discussedFirst prong failed in prior decision; motion reargues same points.
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedFirst prong failed in prior decision; motion reargues same points.

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