Outcome: Dismissed
MAR252025_14B5203
Our summary
Interior designer and CEO/entrepreneur sought EB-2 NIW. Petitioner claimed three exceptional ability criteria but established only one: advanced degree. AAO found insufficient evidence of ten years full-time experience, professional association membership, and industry recognition. Ineligible for underlying EB-2 classification; NIW analysis reserved.
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
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Not reached / not discussed | Petitioner failed to establish exceptional ability as prerequisite; NIW not reached | |
| Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not addressed | |
| Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not addressed |
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