EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided July 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL162024_10B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Entrepreneur proposed manufacturing sustainable, reusable packaging solutions for small and medium enterprises. AAO found endeavor has substantial merit but dismissed appeal because petitioner failed to establish national importance; evidence documented field value, not specific prospective impact of her company beyond individual clients on national economy or environmental goals.
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 has substantial merit but lacks national importance; evidence establishes field importance not specific endeavor prospective impact to warrant waiver.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; evidence establishes field importance not specific endeavor prospective impact to warrant waiver. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because national importance component of first prong fails; court reserved opinion on second prong. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong fails; court reserved opinion on third prong. |
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