EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided June 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN202024_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A truck driver and shipping executive sought EB-2 national interest waiver for a Florida freight shipping company. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacked national importance despite industry driver shortages, as petitioner submitted only industry-wide evidence without demonstrating his specific business's national 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 · Florida-based freight shipping company lacks evidence of national importance; industry shortage does not establish national impact of petitioner's specific services.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Florida-based freight shipping company lacks evidence of national importance; industry shortage does not establish national impact of petitioner's specific services. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; further analysis would serve no meaningful purpose. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; further analysis would serve no meaningful purpose. |
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