EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided July 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL102024_12B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Petitioner with business plan seeking EB-2 with NIW for startup company projecting job creation and employee growth. AAO affirmed denial, finding business plan and employment projections insufficient to establish national importance or demonstrate impact beyond the company itself.
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 · Endeavor did not sufficiently extend beyond organization to impact industry broadly
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor did not sufficiently extend beyond organization to impact industry broadly |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed and EB-2 eligibility reserved |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed and EB-2 eligibility reserved |
A published decision describes one case. It is not legal advice and not a prediction for yours.