EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided August 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG162024_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A general and operations manager in manufacturing sought EB-2 exceptional ability and NIW. AAO dismissed, finding he satisfied only two of six regulatory criteria, falling short of the three required; NIW prongs reserved.
Official PDF
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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
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; petitioner ineligible for EB-2 exceptional ability. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; petitioner ineligible for EB-2 exceptional ability. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; petitioner ineligible for EB-2 exceptional ability. |
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