EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementEmployerDecided March 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR032026_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Restaurant company seeking to employ beneficiary to lead expansion across United States. Claimed expansion creates thousands of jobs in economically distressed areas and promotes cultural exchange. AAO held specific endeavor lacks national importance; job projections unsubstantiated; 19 jobs per location insufficient; market demand unproven.
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 · Restaurant expansion lacks national importance; job creation claims unsubstantiated; no evidence economically at-risk areas meet depressed area standard; insufficient proof of U.S. demand or cultural enrichment.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Restaurant expansion lacks national importance; job creation claims unsubstantiated; no evidence economically at-risk areas meet depressed area standard; insufficient proof of U.S. demand or cultural enrichment. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached; SCOPS finding not disturbed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached; further analysis unnecessary. |
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