EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided September 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP252023_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Linguist with advanced degree sought EB-2 with NIW for communications director role in trucking industry. Director found eligibility but denied NIW. AAO affirmed, finding petitioner failed first Dhanasar prong; proposed endeavor lacks specific national importance despite industry significance and late-added claims about owning company.
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 endeavor as communications director lacks demonstrated national importance; generalized industry importance insufficient
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor as communications director lacks demonstrated national importance; generalized industry importance insufficient |
 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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