EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL102023_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An entrepreneur seeking EB-2 with NIW for an environmentally friendly cleaning products company in Florida claimed nineteen years of experience and unique expertise. The AAO affirmed denial, finding the proposed endeavor lacked national importance; it would not impact the industry broadly or substantially employ U.S. workers.
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 national importance; impact limited to company and clientele, not industry-wide.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; impact limited to company and clientele, not industry-wide. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed. |
A published decision describes one case. It is not legal advice and not a prediction for yours.