EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided April 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR182024_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A general and operations manager sought NIW classification for EB-2. The AAO dismissed the appeal, holding that the proposed endeavor lacked national importance under Dhanasar because it failed to demonstrate how services would impact the field broadly, have significant employment potential, or produce substantial economic effects beyond specific employers.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Petitioner's general and operations manager services lack national importance; no evidence of prospective impact beyond specific employer or clients, no job creation or economic impact projections
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner's general and operations manager services lack national importance; no evidence of prospective impact beyond specific employer or clients, no job creation or economic impact projections |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Decision reserves opinion on second prong after finding first prong fails |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Decision reserves opinion on third prong after finding first prong fails |
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