EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided June 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN242021_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An entrepreneur with fifteen years of business experience in strategy, development, and international trade sought EB-2 NIW classification. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the petitioner's proposed work expanding existing businesses lacked national importance under Dhanasar's first prong; no evidence of substantial economic impact beyond his companies.
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 work as entrepreneur does not demonstrate national importance; lack of evidence of broader field or economic impact beyond specific companies
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed work as entrepreneur does not demonstrate national importance; lack of evidence of broader field or economic impact beyond specific companies |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failed; analysis of second prong would serve no meaningful purpose |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failed; analysis of third prong would serve no meaningful purpose |
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