EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided June 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN272025_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
International legal advisor in business consulting seeks EB-2 national interest waiver. Petitioner claimed endeavor had national importance through ecosystem strengthening and cross-border business benefits. AAO held first Dhanasar prong unmet: proposed endeavor lacks documented national importance; cited evidence addresses general field trends, not specific endeavor impact; insufficient proof of substantial economic benefits.
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 lacks sufficient prospective impact on national economy; forecasted revenues and client services do not demonstrate substantial benefits.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor lacks sufficient prospective impact on national economy; forecasted revenues and client services do not demonstrate substantial benefits. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Service center found prong met but appeal outcome depends on first prong failure; third prong reserved. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; third prong expressly reserved by decision. |
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