EB-2 NIWAgriculture and foodIndividualDecided March 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR102023_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A food innovation consultant with advanced degrees sought EB-2 NIW classification. The AAO agreed with the Director that the petitioner qualified as advanced degree professional with substantial merit, but held that her proposed food consulting and teaching activities lacked national importance, failing the first Dhanasar prong.
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 food consulting activities lack significant regional or national impact; teaching proposal does not impact field broadly
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed food consulting activities lack significant regional or national impact; teaching proposal does not impact field broadly |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; remaining prongs not analyzed under Dhanasar |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; remaining prongs not analyzed under Dhanasar |
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