EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL272026_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Dog food chef and luxury pet boutique co-owner sought EB-2 national interest waiver. AAO affirmed USCIS denial, finding petitioner's dog food business lacks national importance despite business awards and customer letters. Business does not extend beyond its clients to impact broader economy, industry, or American public welfare.
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 · Petitioner demonstrated business exists but failed to show national importance; lacks broader implications beyond customers
- Well positioned · AAO found insufficient evidence that petitioner's education and experience demonstrate ability to advance proposed endeavor
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner demonstrated business exists but failed to show national importance; lacks broader implications beyond customers |
 Well positioned | Not met | AAO found insufficient evidence that petitioner's education and experience demonstrate ability to advance proposed endeavor |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached under Dhanasar framework |
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