EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided April 2026Remanded
Outcome: Remanded
APR092026_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedMetBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Sales manager seeks national interest waiver for EB-2 classification. AAO withdrew service center decision and remanded for new decision because the original denial lacked sufficient analysis and explanation of how evidence failed to meet Dhanasar prongs; service center provided block quotations without explaining specific deficiencies.
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
- Well positioned · SCOPS determined petitioner well-positioned to advance proposed endeavor.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not reached / not discussed | SCOPS found substantial merit and national importance not established, but decision lacked sufficient analysis and explanation of evidence for meaningful review. |
 Well positioned | Met | SCOPS determined petitioner well-positioned to advance proposed endeavor. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | SCOPS provided conclusory determination without specific discussion of evidence or explanation of reasoning on this prong. |
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