EB-2 NIWEducation and academiaIndividualDecided July 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL052024_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Early childhood education entrepreneur with advanced degree sought national interest waiver for EB-2 employment-based second preference without job offer. AAO affirmed dismissal: proposed daycare business lacked evidence of national importance, broader industry implications, or substantial positive economic effects required under Dhanasar's first prong.
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 daycare business lacked evidence of broader industry impact, significant job creation, or substantial economic effects beyond the petitioner's own business.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed daycare business lacked evidence of broader industry impact, significant job creation, or substantial economic effects beyond the petitioner's own business. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Decision found first prong dispositive; second prong not addressed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Decision found first prong dispositive; third prong not addressed. |
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