EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided June 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN202024_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Security consulting entrepreneur filed for EB-2 national interest waiver. AAO affirmed denial because petitioner failed to demonstrate national importance of proposed HUBZone consulting business; vague endeavor description, absence of evidence on projected staffing, job creation, and substantial economic benefits prevent satisfaction of Dhanasar prong one.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; security consulting business plan vague on prospective impact and lacks evidence of substantial economic benefits.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; security consulting business plan vague on prospective impact and lacks evidence of substantial economic benefits. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong fails; court reserved opinion on second prong. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong fails; court reserved opinion on third prong. |
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