EB-2 NIWArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided May 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY142024_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Interior designer and entrepreneur seeking NIW for EB-2 classification to expand design business. AAO held petitioner failed to establish national importance of proposed endeavor despite demonstrating substantial merit and being well-positioned to advance it.
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 · Interior design business expansion lacks demonstrated national importance; endeavor has substantial merit but insufficient broader impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Interior design business expansion lacks demonstrated national importance; endeavor has substantial merit but insufficient broader impact. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Decision reserves issue after failing first prong; director found petitioner well-positioned but reserved determination. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Decision reserves issue after failing first prong; no analysis of whether waiver benefits United States. |
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