EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided January 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN082024_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
General operations manager sought EB-2 with national interest waiver to operate acai fruit bowl and smoothie franchise kiosks. AAO found substantial merit but no national importance; proposed venture lacked size or scope to significantly impact economy or employment regionally or nationally.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; acai kiosk operation would not impact business field or economy broadly
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; acai kiosk operation would not impact business field or economy broadly |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
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