EB-2 NIWArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided November 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV202025_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A rigging artist and entrepreneur in entertainment sought EB-2 classification with a national interest waiver. The AAO affirmed dismissal because his proposed endeavor lacks national importance despite working in an important field, and he failed to demonstrate he is well positioned to advance it through education, planning, or demonstrated progress.
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 rigging design endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; field importance insufficient, no demonstrated prospective impact
- Well positioned · Petitioner failed to demonstrate plan, progress, or customer interest supporting ability to advance proposed endeavor
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed rigging design endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; field importance insufficient, no demonstrated prospective impact |
 Well positioned | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate plan, progress, or customer interest supporting ability to advance proposed endeavor |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First and second prongs failed; third prong not reached per judicial precedent |
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