EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided April 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR152026_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Consultant with advanced degree proposing consulting and auditing services for small and medium businesses in financial compliance and governance. AAO held working in important industry insufficient; specific endeavor lacks demonstrated broader implications for field or economy.
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 · Consultant's business plan for SMB consulting lacks evidence of prospective impact beyond clientele; business plan projections unsupported by independent economic data.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Consultant's business plan for SMB consulting lacks evidence of prospective impact beyond clientele; business plan projections unsupported by independent economic data. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure; remaining prongs reserved and not analyzed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure; remaining prongs reserved and not analyzed. |
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