EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided June 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN202025_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An entrepreneur with advanced degree operating a trucking and financial consulting business sought a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework. The AAO affirmed denial because the proposed endeavor failed the first prong: while having substantial merit, the petitioner did not establish national importance, as business impact did not extend beyond immediate clients.
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 trucking and financial consulting business impact did not extend beyond clients to qualify as national importance
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed trucking and financial consulting business impact did not extend beyond clients to qualify as national importance |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached per Bagamasbad |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached per Bagamasbad |
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