EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided April 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR182024_09B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Trade specialist seeks EB-2 with national interest waiver. Claimed proposed international trade consulting endeavor has substantial merit and national importance. AAO held endeavor lacks national importance because individual consulting to small businesses, though in important field, does not demonstrate broader implications needed for waiver.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; individual consulting work lacks broader implications for field or industry
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; individual consulting work lacks broader implications for field or industry |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure is dispositive; second and third prongs not reached |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure is dispositive; second and third prongs not reached |
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