EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided April 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR022025_07B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Professional in human resources consulting seeks NIW for EB-2 classification as advanced degree holder or exceptional ability. Claimed endeavor addresses workforce skills gap through training programs. AAO held endeavor lacks broader field impact and fails to demonstrate national importance required for NIW.
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 · Human resources consulting and employee training endeavor does not extend beyond customer base to impact field broadly or demonstrate national importance.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Human resources consulting and employee training endeavor does not extend beyond customer base to impact field broadly or demonstrate national importance. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong fails; second prong not reached. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong fails; third prong not reached. |
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