EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided May 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY062025_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Market researcher sought EB-2 NIW, claiming proposed market research endeavor would benefit industry and public via peer-reviewed publications. AAO found no evidence of national importance; the endeavor's effects would be confined to employer and clients, lacking broader implications required by Dhanasar.
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 · Proposed market research lacks broader implications beyond employer and clients; no demonstrated national or global significance.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed market research lacks broader implications beyond employer and clients; no demonstrated national or global significance. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed. |
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