EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided June 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN022025_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An entrepreneur sought EB-2 NIW to establish a sustainable tourism consulting firm for small and medium-sized tourism businesses. The AAO dismissed, finding the proposed endeavor has substantial merit but rejecting claims of national importance, noting the petitioner confused industry importance with endeavor-specific impact.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed sustainable tourism consulting endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; falls within enumerated areas but petitioner failed to establish national importance.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed sustainable tourism consulting endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; falls within enumerated areas but petitioner failed to establish national importance. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed on national importance; remaining prongs not reached because first prong is dispositive. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed on national importance; remaining prongs not reached because first prong is dispositive. |
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