EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided May 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY192025_07B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A business administrator with advanced degree seeks EB-2 NIW classification. Petitioner established substantial merit but failed to demonstrate national importance of proposed consulting endeavor. Work would benefit direct clients only without broader industry impact. Appeal dismissed under first Dhanasar prong.
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 consulting work in retail lacks evidence of national or global implications within the field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed consulting work in retail lacks evidence of national or global implications within the field |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached or addressed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached or addressed |
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