EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided May 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY172022_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An entrepreneur seeking EB-2 NIW classification failed to establish advanced degree status and exceptional ability. The AAO found his proposed endeavor in food service entrepreneurship and business advisory services lacked national importance. The specific work would not impact the field or restaurant industry broadly and showed no significant potential for U.S. job creation.
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 food service and business advisory work lacks national importance; impact limited to petitioner's companies and clientele, not broader field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed food service and business advisory work lacks national importance; impact limited to petitioner's companies and clientele, not broader field. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; no meaningful purpose to analyze second prong. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; no meaningful purpose to analyze third prong. |
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