EB-2 NIWOtherIndividualDecided January 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN222026_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A petitioner seeking EB-2 classification with a national interest waiver brought a further motion to reconsider after repeated dismissals. The AAO dismissed it as moot because the petitioner had since received an approved immigrant petition and become a permanent resident, so the Dhanasar prongs were not analyzed.
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 | |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed |
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