EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided October 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT092024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An entrepreneur seeking EB-2 exceptional ability and national interest waiver for a transportation services business. The AAO affirmed that the proposed endeavor lacked national importance under Dhanasar's first prong because it would benefit only the petitioner's customers without broader industry implications or substantial economic effects commensurate with national importance.
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 shuttle and executive transportation services lacked broader industry impact and national importance as defined by Dhanasar.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed shuttle and executive transportation services lacked broader industry impact and national importance as defined by Dhanasar. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached under Bagamasbad doctrine. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached under Bagamasbad doctrine. |
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