EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided November 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV182024_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A general manager of ethnic grocery stores seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver. AAO held the specific endeavor lacks national importance under Dhanasar because evidence addresses field importance and business operations, not broader implications or documented significant U.S. employment potential.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Ethnic grocery stores and food distribution business lacks demonstrated national importance; insufficient evidence of broader industry impact or substantial U.S. employment potential
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Ethnic grocery stores and food distribution business lacks demonstrated national importance; insufficient evidence of broader industry impact or substantial U.S. employment potential |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
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