EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided August 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG132024_11B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Entrepreneur with nursing background in medical device sales seeks NIW. Claimed medical sales endeavor has national importance despite prior success and field contributions. AAO dismissed, finding no showing of broader field implications, scientific advancement, or substantial economic effects beyond direct service recipients.
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 lacks prospective impact or broader implications in medical sales field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks prospective impact or broader implications in medical sales field |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; purely advisory findings unnecessary |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; purely advisory findings unnecessary |
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