EB-2 NIWAgriculture and foodIndividualDecided January 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN142025_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Entrepreneur in agriculture seeking EB-2 exceptional ability and NIW. AAO affirmed denial because petitioner failed to show expertise significantly above ordinary level in agricultural entrepreneurship despite meeting three criteria initially. NIW prongs not reached.
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 underlying EB-2 classification; first prong not reached |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure; remaining prongs reserved per Bagamasbad |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure; remaining prongs reserved per Bagamasbad |
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