EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided January 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN052024_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An entrepreneur and general business manager sought a national interest waiver with EB-2 exceptional ability classification. The AAO agreed with the Director that the membership and recognition evidence fell short, so three exceptional ability criteria were not satisfied. It reserved the Dhanasar analysis and dismissed the appeal.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not reached / not discussed | Dhanasar arguments reserved because exceptional ability eligibility was not established. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Dhanasar arguments reserved because exceptional ability eligibility was not established. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Dhanasar arguments reserved because exceptional ability eligibility was not established. |
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