EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided April 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR092024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An HR specialist seeks NIW for a self-directed HR consulting business. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the endeavor lacks national importance because the petitioner provided no corroborating evidence that benefits extend beyond immediate customers to enhance broader societal welfare or regional economies.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · HR consulting business lacks documented national importance; insufficient evidence of broader field implications or substantial economic effects
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | HR consulting business lacks documented national importance; insufficient evidence of broader field implications or substantial economic effects |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; second prong reserved |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; third prong reserved |
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