EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided June 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN032020_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Entrepreneur seeks NIW for EB-2 to develop fitness training equipment company. Petitioner claimed endeavor had national importance by promoting economic development and exports. AAO held proposed work failed Dhanasar prong one: insufficient evidence showed national importance or substantial economic benefits beyond the company itself. Appeal dismissed.
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 endeavor lacked sufficient national importance; limited to single company without broader field impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacked sufficient national importance; limited to single company without broader field impact |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; second prong analysis unnecessary |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; balancing factors analysis unnecessary |
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