EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided February 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB252025_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An entrepreneur sought a national interest waiver for EB-2 classification with an advanced degree. The AAO found he failed to establish that his proposed construction sector venture has national importance, lacking sufficient evidence of prospective economic impact or job creation. The appeal was dismissed without analyzing the remaining Dhanasar prongs.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed endeavor lacks sufficient evidence of substantial positive economic impact or prospective national importance; benefits limited to selected companies and clients
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks sufficient evidence of substantial positive economic impact or prospective national importance; benefits limited to selected companies and clients |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; analysis of second and third Dhanasar prongs declined and reserved |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; analysis of second and third Dhanasar prongs declined and reserved |
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