EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided April 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR102024_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Production engineering consultant sought self-petitioner NIW for startup. Claimed substantial merit and national importance through job creation and business efficiency improvements. AAO found substantial merit but rejected national importance because projected 22 employees and revenue had insufficient demonstrated broader impact on national economy or engineering field.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Decision found substantial merit but not national importance; specific venture lacked demonstrated broad impact on economy or field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Decision found substantial merit but not national importance; specific venture lacked demonstrated broad impact on economy or field |
 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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