EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided September 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP242025_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A telecommunications business manager self-petitioning for NIW sought EB-2 as individual of exceptional ability. The AAO found the proposed endeavor of integrating AI and IoT in telecommunications had substantial merit but lacked demonstrated national importance. The decision dismissed because petitioner failed to show specific national-level impact beyond his company.
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 has substantial merit but lacks demonstrated national importance; specific impact unclear beyond company and clients
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor has substantial merit but lacks demonstrated national importance; specific impact unclear beyond company and clients |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved this analysis |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved this analysis |
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