EB-2 NIWOtherIndividualDecided February 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB132025_07B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Rope access specialist sought EB-2 national interest waiver. AAO held endeavor lacks national importance because general industry benefits do not demonstrate prospective impact commensurate with national scope. Appeal dismissed without reaching second and third Dhanasar prongs.
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 endeavor lacks prospective national importance; general industry benefits insufficient under Dhanasar framework
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks prospective national importance; general industry benefits insufficient under Dhanasar framework |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failed, so second prong not analyzed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failed, so third prong not analyzed |
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