EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided April 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR282025_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Human resources management consultant proposed consulting business targeting oil and gas sector. Petitioner established substantial merit but failed to demonstrate national importance; evidence emphasized industry importance rather than specific impact of proposed endeavor beyond unidentified clients.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Substantial merit established but national importance not demonstrated; claims conflated importance of oil and gas industry with petitioner's specific consulting services
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Substantial merit established but national importance not demonstrated; claims conflated importance of oil and gas industry with petitioner's specific consulting services |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
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