EB-2 NIWArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided July 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL222024_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedMetBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Goldsmith sought EB-2 as member of professions with advanced degree and national interest waiver for jewelry manufacturing business. AAO affirmed denial on two bases: petitioner failed to demonstrate occupation requires bachelor's degree, and proposed endeavor failed first Dhanasar prong for lacking demonstrated national importance.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Well positioned · Director determined petitioner established second prong eligibility
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed jewelry manufacturing and consulting business lacks evidence of extending beyond company to impact field or economy broadly
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed jewelry manufacturing and consulting business lacks evidence of extending beyond company to impact field or economy broadly |
 Well positioned | Met | Director determined petitioner established second prong eligibility |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; failure on first prong is dispositive |
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