EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV012024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An investment principal with an MBA seeks NIW for continued work in venture capital focusing on emerging AI companies. The petitioner claimed three Dhanasar prongs. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the petitioner failed to establish that his specific proposed endeavor has national importance, focusing instead on general industry value rather than prospective impact of his specific work.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Petitioner failed to establish that specific proposed endeavor as investment principal has national importance; evidence focused on profession value, not prospective impact of specific endeavor.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner failed to establish that specific proposed endeavor as investment principal has national importance; evidence focused on profession value, not prospective impact of specific endeavor. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong is dispositive; AAO did not address second and third prongs. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong is dispositive; AAO did not address second and third prongs. |
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