EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL112023_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Entrepreneur importing and distributing textiles sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. AAO affirmed denial because proposed endeavor lacked national importance under Dhanasar framework; endeavor was too general and offered no evidence of broader field impact or substantial economic benefits.
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; no evidence of significant potential to employ U.S. workers or substantial positive economic effects.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; no evidence of significant potential to employ U.S. workers or substantial positive economic effects. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserves opinion on remaining prongs. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserves opinion on remaining prongs. |
A published decision describes one case. It is not legal advice and not a prediction for yours.