EB-2 NIWAgriculture and foodIndividualDecided February 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB262025_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A ranch manager with advanced degree sought EB-2 with national interest waiver for cattle ranch operations. AAO granted underlying EB-2 eligibility but denied waiver, finding proposed job lacked demonstrated national importance. Local economic impact and industry relevance alone insufficient without broader field implications.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Cattle ranch management business lacks sufficient documentary evidence of national importance despite connection to agriculture industry
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Cattle ranch management business lacks sufficient documentary evidence of national importance despite connection to agriculture industry |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failure is dispositive under Dhanasar framework |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failure is dispositive under Dhanasar framework |
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