EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided September 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP282023_01B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
International trade entrepreneur applied for EB-2 as person with exceptional ability seeking NIW. Director found substantial merit and that applicant well-positioned but denied national importance; AAO affirmed. Projected revenues and employment insufficient to demonstrate specific endeavor's national economic implications.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Merit and national importance · International trade business plan shows substantial merit but lacks national importance per Dhanasar.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | International trade business plan shows substantial merit but lacks national importance per Dhanasar. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because national importance failed; decision reserved remaining Dhanasar arguments. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because national importance failed; decision reserved remaining Dhanasar arguments. |
A published decision describes one case. It is not legal advice and not a prediction for yours.