EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided August 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG142024_09B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A CEO of a specialty lighting company seeking to expand consulting services in commercial management, partnership enablement, and export consulting claimed a national interest waiver. The AAO found substantial merit but rejected national importance because the company would serve only specific clients without broader implications for the industry or U.S. economy.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Specialty lighting company consulting lacks demonstrated national importance; no evidence of broader field impact or substantial economic effects
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Specialty lighting company consulting lacks demonstrated national importance; no evidence of broader field impact or substantial economic effects |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached |
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