Outcome: Dismissed
NOV082023_02B5203
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.
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 · Hair care product factory lacks national importance; no evidence of broader field impact or significant economic effects beyond company.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Not met | Hair care product factory lacks national importance; no evidence of broader field impact or significant economic effects beyond company. | |
| Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; issue reserved. | |
| Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; issue reserved. |
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