EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided November 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV072022_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Information technology director seeking EB-2 advanced degree or exceptional ability classification with national interest waiver. AAO found petitioner failed to establish foreign education equivalent to U.S. bachelor's degree and did not meet three criteria for exceptional ability. National importance of proposed endeavor also not established under Dhanasar framework.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Record does not establish national importance of proposed endeavor
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Record does not establish national importance of proposed endeavor |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong fails; remaining prongs not analyzed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong fails; remaining prongs not analyzed |
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