EB-2 NIWOtherIndividualDecided March 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR192024_05B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A petitioner sought EB-2 classification with a national interest waiver. The Director found the first Dhanasar prong met but denied under the second prong because key evidence postdated filing. The AAO summarily dismissed the appeal because the brief did not address or challenge the Director's stated basis for denial.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Merit and national importance · Director found both elements of the first prong satisfied; the decision did not disturb this.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | Director found both elements of the first prong satisfied; the decision did not disturb this. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Appeal summarily dismissed because the petitioner did not challenge the Director's reasoning; the prong was not analyzed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Claimed but not analyzed because the appeal was summarily dismissed. |
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