EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided September 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP182024_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Self-petitioner entrepreneur seeking EB-2 NIW for software development and cloud computing startup. Claimed endeavor aligned with national technology and workforce initiatives. AAO found substantial merit but no national importance; company lacks demonstrated significant potential for broad economic effects, employment creation, or impact beyond its immediate clientele.
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 · Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; no significant potential for broad positive economic effects or employment impact demonstrated.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; no significant potential for broad positive economic effects or employment impact demonstrated. |
 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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