EB-2 NIWArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided January 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN152025_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Set and exhibit designer proposed establishing an event production and design company as CEO. Sought EB-2 exceptional ability classification with national interest waiver. AAO found petitioner met only two of six exceptional ability criteria and failed to demonstrate at least three required. Since underlying EB-2 classification was unmet, Dhanasar prongs were not addressed.
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 · Petitioner did not establish EB-2 exceptional ability classification prerequisite
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner did not establish EB-2 exceptional ability classification prerequisite |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Reserved as not dispositive; underlying EB-2 eligibility failed first |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Reserved as not dispositive; underlying EB-2 eligibility failed first |
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