EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided August 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG012023_07B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Self-petitioner customer service provider and manager seeking NIW as EB-2. Claimed unique background and field importance establish national significance. AAO held the occupation's importance is immaterial; the specific endeavor lacks documentation of prospective impact beyond immediate employer or industry-wide influence.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Customer service and management position lacks evidence of prospective national economic impact or job creation beyond individual employer
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Customer service and management position lacks evidence of prospective national economic impact or job creation beyond individual employer |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; no meaningful analysis necessary per Dhanasar |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; no meaningful analysis necessary per Dhanasar |
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