EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsEmployerDecided May 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY092025_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An employer petitioned for an assistant vice president to receive EB-2 national interest waiver. The beneficiary met the advanced degree requirement but the AAO affirmed dismissal because the proposed endeavor lacked national importance, showing only employer-specific benefits. The AAO did not address the remaining Dhanasar prongs.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · SCOPS found substantial merit but not national importance; AAO affirmed that benefits to employer alone insufficient
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | SCOPS found substantial merit but not national importance; AAO affirmed that benefits to employer alone insufficient |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; remaining Dhanasar prongs not reached or analyzed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; remaining Dhanasar prongs not reached or analyzed |
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