EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided June 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN182024_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A financial services entrepreneur with an advanced degree sought EB-2 NIW to operate a transportation enterprise in Florida. The AAO affirmed dismissal because the proposed endeavor did not demonstrate national importance: it lacked evidence of broader field impact or substantial economic benefits beyond the regional market.
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 lacks national importance; benefits do not extend beyond client base or show substantial regional economic effects
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; benefits do not extend beyond client base or show substantial regional economic effects |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached per Dhanasar framework |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached per Dhanasar framework |
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