EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided August 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG262024_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Entrepreneur seeking NIW as person of exceptional ability for B2B international trade consulting startup. Submitted industry reports, business plan projecting 48–272 employees, and advisory opinions. AAO dismissed, finding the specific consulting endeavor lacks national importance beyond direct client and employee impacts despite substantial merit.
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 · B2B international trade consulting lacks broader regional or national impact; confined to company clients and employees
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | B2B international trade consulting lacks broader regional or national impact; confined to company clients and employees |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved opinion on second prong |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved opinion on third prong |
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