EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided January 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN272025_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Service provider with advanced degree sought NIW for business in Florida. Petitioner met underlying EB-2 classification but failed first Dhanasar prong by not establishing national importance of specific proposed endeavor. Revenue projections and staffing levels insufficient to show substantial economic effects. Appeal dismissed.
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's service business failed national importance requirement; benefits limited to prospective clients without broader economic or field impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner's service business failed national importance requirement; benefits limited to prospective clients without broader economic or field impact |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong analysis reserved as unnecessary |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong analysis reserved as unnecessary |
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