EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided November 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV212024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Business and hospitality management specialist sought EB-2 national interest waiver. AAO dismissed appeal, holding proposed endeavor to reposition U.S. hospitality industry lacks national importance because generalized industry articles do not address specific prospective impact or broader field implications required 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 · Petitioner failed to establish specific endeavor has national importance; proposed work as subject matter expert lacks broader field implications.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner failed to establish specific endeavor has national importance; proposed work as subject matter expert lacks broader field implications. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Reserved opinion because first prong failure is dispositive. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Reserved opinion because first prong failure is dispositive. |
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