EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided October 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT042023_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An entrepreneur sought EB-2 exceptional ability classification and NIW. The AAO dismissed the appeal after the petitioner abandoned arguments challenging the Director's finding that he did not qualify for underlying EB-2 classification, making NIW analysis unnecessary.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because underlying EB-2 eligibility not established |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because underlying EB-2 eligibility not established |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because underlying EB-2 eligibility not established |
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