EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided August 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG242023_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Change management specialist in human resources seeking EB-2 with NIW to establish consultancy serving small and medium businesses on diversity and inclusion. Demonstrated strong professional record. AAO affirmed denial: lone consultancy business lacks national importance; individual accomplishments relate to personal qualifications, not endeavor impact required by Dhanasar.
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 consultancy firm lacks national importance; individual professional accomplishments relate to second prong, not first prong national importance
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed consultancy firm lacks national importance; individual professional accomplishments relate to second prong, not first prong national importance |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second and third prongs reserved as unnecessary |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second and third prongs reserved as unnecessary |
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