EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided May 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY152025_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A barber and entrepreneur sought EB-2 NIW to establish a barbershop and school. The AAO dismissed a third motion to reopen and reconsider, finding the petitioner failed to demonstrate national importance of the endeavor and did not meet criteria for exceptional ability; new industry articles about barber shops did not specifically address this applicant's particular proposed endeavor.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed barber shop and school has substantial merit but lacks national importance; no broad innovation to personal care field demonstrated
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed barber shop and school has substantial merit but lacks national importance; no broad innovation to personal care field demonstrated |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed; first prong failed, second prong declined |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed; first prong failed, third prong declined |
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