EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided April 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR082024_07B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An entrepreneur and finance manager in hospitality consulting sought an EB-2 national interest waiver. The AAO found her proposed endeavor had substantial merit but lacked national importance because it would benefit only her clients without broader field impact or demonstrated substantial positive economic effects.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; benefits limited to petitioner's clients only
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; benefits limited to petitioner's clients only |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached |
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