EB-2 NIWArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided March 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR192024_07B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Materials engineer entrepreneur seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver for interior design business claimed endeavor had substantial merit and national importance. AAO affirmed denial, finding no evidence of broader industry implications or substantial economic effects; projected eight hires insufficient.
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 · Interior design business using biomaterials lacked national importance; no evidence of broader field implications or substantial positive economic effects beyond applicant's clients.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Interior design business using biomaterials lacked national importance; no evidence of broader field implications or substantial positive economic effects beyond applicant's clients. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong analysis reserved as unnecessary. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong analysis reserved as unnecessary. |
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