EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided June 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN272023_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An applicant in exceptional ability sought EB-2 and NIW. The Director found three criteria met, but the AAO withdrew one finding on academic credentials, reducing the count to two. The appeal was dismissed for failing to meet the three-criterion threshold; Dhanasar analysis was reserved.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not reached / not discussed | Petitioner failed first threshold requiring three exceptional ability criteria; Dhanasar analysis reserved. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Petitioner failed first threshold; Dhanasar prongs not reached. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Petitioner failed first threshold; Dhanasar prongs not reached. |
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