EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided September 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP082025_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A business continuity planner seeks EB-2 NIW based on exceptional ability and national interest. The AAO found the endeavor has substantial merit but lacks demonstrated national importance because support for Latino small businesses lacks sufficient prospective economic impact or field-wide implications, and the petitioner failed the first Dhanasar prong.
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 supports Latino small businesses but lacks demonstrated national economic impact or broad field implications
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor supports Latino small businesses but lacks demonstrated national economic impact or broad field implications |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached |
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