EB-2 NIWArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided September 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP132022_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Architect sought NIW for EB-2 advanced degree classification for proposed architectural and design projects. AAO held petitioner failed to establish specific consistent proposed endeavor and did not demonstrate national importance beyond general field significance, thus failing Dhanasar first 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 · Petitioner did not articulate specific consistent proposed endeavor; generic architectural goals lack national importance distinct from field importance
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner did not articulate specific consistent proposed endeavor; generic architectural goals lack national importance distinct from field importance |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached as decision reserves opinion on remaining prongs |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached as decision reserves opinion on remaining prongs |
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