EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementEmployerDecided January 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN062023_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Former military officer seeking EB-2 classification as advanced degree professional or individual of exceptional ability, plus national interest waiver. Petitioner did not hold recognized bachelor's degree equivalent and failed to establish three of six exceptional ability categories. Ineligible for EB-2; appeal dismissed.
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 | Petitioner failed to establish EB-2 eligibility; Dhanasar prongs reserved |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Petitioner failed to establish EB-2 eligibility; Dhanasar prongs reserved |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Petitioner failed to establish EB-2 eligibility; Dhanasar prongs reserved |
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