EB-2 NIWMarketing, media, communicationsIndividualDecided April 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR272023_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Marketing professional with advanced degree sought EB-2 national interest waiver. AAO dismissed appeal finding petitioner's proposed endeavor of providing marketing advice to U.S. companies lacked national importance, as it demonstrated only localized impact without broader industry or economic implications required under Dhanasar.
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 failed to establish national importance; proposed endeavor of providing marketing services to U.S. companies lacked demonstrated broader implications beyond immediate clients
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner failed to establish national importance; proposed endeavor of providing marketing services to U.S. companies lacked demonstrated broader implications beyond immediate clients |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed first prong; decision reserved opinion on second and third prongs |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed first prong; decision reserved opinion on second and third prongs |
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