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EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided October 2025Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

OCT302025_01B5203

Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed

Our summary

A management scientist sought EB-2 classification with a national interest waiver for research-based endeavors in inclusive leadership and workforce adaptability. The AAO dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate substantial merit and national importance of the specific proposed endeavor under Dhanasar's first prong.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Merit and national importance · Proposed research on inclusive leadership and workforce management lacked specific details and prospective national impact.

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot metProposed research on inclusive leadership and workforce management lacked specific details and prospective national impact.
Well positionedNot reached / not discussedNot reached because first prong failed.
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedNot reached because first prong failed.

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