EB-2 NIWAgriculture and foodIndividualDecided May 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY252021_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Agricultural business director with advanced degree sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. Service center qualified petitioner for advanced degree but denied waiver. Petitioner argued proposed endeavor part of sustainable farming initiative with national importance. AAO found proposed business lacked national importance under Dhanasar first prong and dismissed appeal.
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 · Agricultural advertising and hiring business lacks demonstrated national importance; profit forecasts do not demonstrate substantial prospective economic effects for nation.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Agricultural advertising and hiring business lacks demonstrated national importance; profit forecasts do not demonstrate substantial prospective economic effects for nation. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong analysis not required. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong analysis not required. |
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