EB-2 NIWArts, design, architectureEmployerDecided May 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY162025_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A bakery and pastry chef sought EB-2 national interest waiver. The AAO dismissed, finding the proposed bakery operation lacked national importance required under Dhanasar. The endeavor would benefit only direct customers without broader implications or significant employment impact on a national level.
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 bakery endeavor lacks national importance; impacts only direct customers, not field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed bakery endeavor lacks national importance; impacts only direct customers, not field |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached under Dhanasar framework |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached under Dhanasar framework |
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