EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementEmployerDecided May 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY072026_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Treasurer/controller in construction industry sought EB-2 NIW for beneficiary proposing civil engineering and residential development company. AAO dismissed, finding proposed endeavor had substantial merit but lacked national importance; economic benefits limited to local region without sufficient prospective national impact or implications.
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 endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; local economic impact insufficient for national scope
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; local economic impact insufficient for national scope |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached per Dhanasar framework |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached per Dhanasar framework |
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