EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social scienceIndividualDecided September 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP082021_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An IED disposal officer sought EB-2 NIW claiming expertise in security and real estate investment. The AAO dismissed because the applicant failed to specify the actual endeavor; vague references to possible government consulting or residential real estate investment lacked concrete detail needed to assess national importance.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed endeavor vaguely described; applicant failed to identify specific security or real estate work with measurable national scope
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor vaguely described; applicant failed to identify specific security or real estate work with measurable national scope |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
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