EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided October 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT302023_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Entrepreneur in information technology proposing to own and operate an IT company seeking EB-2 national interest waiver. Claimed substantial merit and national importance. AAO held business plan lacked evidence of national scope and petitioner failed to demonstrate projected employment or economic benefits rose to national importance level.
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 · IT business plan lacked evidence of national scope or substantial impact beyond prospective clients and employees
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | IT business plan lacked evidence of national scope or substantial impact beyond prospective clients and employees |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed |
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