EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided June 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN132023_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Interior design entrepreneur sought EB-2 NIW classification. She claimed her endeavor would provide valuable services to clients and contribute to U.S. competitiveness and economy. AAO held her proposed work lacks national importance because she showed no prospective impact on her field, real estate and construction industries, or economy broadly, and offered no evidence of significant job creation or substantial positive economic effects.
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 interior design and business consulting work lacks prospective impact beyond company or clientele to affect field, real estate, or economy broadly
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed interior design and business consulting work lacks prospective impact beyond company or clientele to affect field, real estate, or economy broadly |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure rendered second prong analysis unnecessary |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure rendered third prong analysis unnecessary |
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