EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL192023_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Self-employed entrepreneur proposing pet sitting, boarding, and dog walking services sought NIW under EB-2. AAO found the petitioner qualified as advanced degree professional but dismissed the appeal because the proposed endeavor lacks national importance, benefiting only a narrow customer base rather than the nation broadly.
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 · Pet sitting and boarding services lack national importance; unsubstantiated claims about local economic impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Pet sitting and boarding services lack national importance; unsubstantiated claims about local economic impact. |
 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. |
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