EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP212023_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Entrepreneur in real estate services sought EB-2 exceptional ability with national interest waiver. AAO held proposed endeavor lacked national importance; petitioner did not demonstrate prospective impact beyond his company or significant potential to employ workers or provide substantial positive economic effects nationally.
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 · Proposed real estate services endeavor lacks national importance; does not extend beyond company and clientele to impact industry or economy broadly
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed real estate services endeavor lacks national importance; does not extend beyond company and clientele to impact industry or economy broadly |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved this issue |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved this issue |
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