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EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social scienceIndividualDecided July 2026Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

JUL102026_02B5203

Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed

Our summary

Lawyer and entrepreneur sought EB-2 NIW to establish firm facilitating Brazilian-U.S. business connections. AAO held proposed endeavor lacked national importance under Dhanasar's first prong because beneficiary showed insufficient broader field impact and inadequate projections demonstrating substantial economic benefits.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Merit and national importance · Proposed endeavor lacked broader implications beyond company and clients; insufficient evidence of substantial economic impact.

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot metProposed endeavor lacked broader implications beyond company and clients; insufficient evidence of substantial economic impact.
Well positionedNot reached / not discussedNot reached because first prong failed; decision reserved this issue.
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedNot reached because first prong failed; decision reserved this issue.

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