EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided August 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG122024_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Healthcare lobbying specialist in Brazil seeks EB-2 NIW. Claimed STEM field designation and pharmaceutical economics focus establish national importance. AAO dismissed, finding proposed endeavor lacks prospective impact on industry or economy beyond client work; STEM designation alone insufficient without demonstrated broader field impact.
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 · Proposed endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; insufficient evidence of broader industry impact beyond direct clients.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; insufficient evidence of broader industry impact beyond direct clients. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserves this issue. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserves this issue. |
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