EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided January 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN132026_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Aging services manager with recent advanced degree seeks EB-2 NIW to advance elder care nationally. AAO dismissed because petitioner failed to establish that proposed endeavor has national importance or that she is well-positioned to advance it; lacks innovation evidence, customer interest, or realized progress.
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; no evidence of innovative methodologies, field-wide impact, economic data, or corroboration of broad impact.
- Well positioned · Recent graduate lacks demonstrated success record, client interest, investor interest, or detailed plans to advance aging services management nationally.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; no evidence of innovative methodologies, field-wide impact, economic data, or corroboration of broad impact. |
 Well positioned | Not met | Recent graduate lacks demonstrated success record, client interest, investor interest, or detailed plans to advance aging services management nationally. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first and second prongs failed; decision reserved this issue. |
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