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EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementEmployerDecided August 2024Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

AUG012024_13B5203

Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed

Our summary

A consultant sought EB-2 with NIW. The AAO affirmed denial because the petitioner did not establish an advanced degree equivalent through proper academic records, only submitting diploma and educational evaluation letters. The decision did not reach NIW analysis.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

Every criterion in the table was found met.

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedPetitioner failed advanced degree requirement; NIW prongs not reached
Well positionedNot reached / not discussedPetitioner failed advanced degree requirement; NIW prongs not reached
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedPetitioner failed advanced degree requirement; NIW prongs not reached

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