EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided April 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR182024_11B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A business manager in transport administration sought NIW classification for EB-2. The AAO dismissed the appeal, holding that while the proposed endeavor has substantial merit, it lacks national importance because the record shows no broader implications for the industry, significant employment potential, or substantial positive 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 · Endeavor in transport business administration has substantial merit but lacks national importance; no evidence of field-wide impact, job creation, or economic effects beyond specific employers and clients
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor in transport business administration has substantial merit but lacks national importance; no evidence of field-wide impact, job creation, or economic effects beyond specific employers and clients |
 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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