EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided January 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN042024_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Advanced degree holder in mechanical engineering seeks NIW for reinsurance brokerage company. Petitioner argued field importance and government policy alignment but failed to demonstrate specific endeavor's national importance. Business plan projected $1.4M to $2.5M revenue and seven to ten jobs but lacked evidence of broader industry or economic impact. AAO dismissed; first Dhanasar prong not satisfied.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Petitioner established substantial merit but not national importance of proposed reinsurance brokerage; focused on field importance rather than specific endeavor
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner established substantial merit but not national importance of proposed reinsurance brokerage; focused on field importance rather than specific endeavor |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached |
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