EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided November 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV102025_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An entrepreneur in education sought EB-2 NIW to bridge educational exchanges between Brazil and United States. AAO affirmed denial, finding the proposed endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance despite claimed substantial merit. No specific evidence showed impact beyond prospective clients.
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 · Proposed educational exchange business lacked sufficient evidence of national importance beyond general industry claims.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed educational exchange business lacked sufficient evidence of national importance beyond general industry claims. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved opinion on second prong. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved opinion on third prong. |
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