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EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided November 2023Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

NOV082023_02B5203

Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed

Our summary

Entrepreneur seeks NIW to establish cosmetic factory and sell hair care products. AAO dismissed appeal, finding the endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance because evidence showed only product popularity without demonstrating broader field implications or substantial positive economic effects contemplated by Dhanasar.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Merit and national importance · Hair care product factory lacks national importance; no evidence of broader field impact or significant economic effects beyond company.

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot metHair care product factory lacks national importance; no evidence of broader field impact or significant economic effects beyond company.
Well positionedNot reached / not discussedNot analyzed because first prong failed; issue reserved.
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedNot analyzed because first prong failed; issue reserved.

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