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EB-2 NIWArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided May 2025Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

MAY082025_01B5203

Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed

Our summary

An avant-garde pop artist sought NIW for EB-2. The AAO found she met exceptional ability criteria but dismissed because her proposed endeavor lacks national importance. Expert letters discussing art's general value did not demonstrate how her specific work would benefit the U.S. economy or employment.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Merit and national importance · Proposed avant-garde pop art does not establish broader field implications or significant U.S. economic or employment impact

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot metProposed avant-garde pop art does not establish broader field implications or significant U.S. economic or employment impact
Well positionedNot reached / not discussedNot reached because first prong failed; AAO reserved this issue
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedNot reached because first prong failed; AAO reserved this issue

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