EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided January 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN212026_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Entrepreneur seeks national interest waiver for EB-2 classification but lacks required advanced degree or proven exceptional ability. AAO held she failed to establish advanced degree eligibility and that her proposed endeavor lacks national importance; serves underserved clients but lacks broader field impact, accomplishments, or demonstrated track record.
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 · Proposed endeavor lacks evidence of national or global implications; serves only prospective clients without broader field impact.
- Well positioned · No evidence of past successes in related efforts, accomplishments, or potential customers or investors.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks evidence of national or global implications; serves only prospective clients without broader field impact. |
 Well positioned | Not met | No evidence of past successes in related efforts, accomplishments, or potential customers or investors. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first two prongs failed. |
A published decision describes one case. It is not legal advice and not a prediction for yours.