EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided December 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC022021_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Business analyst with oil, gas, and real estate industry experience seeks NIW. Petitioner claimed endeavor addresses worker shortage and enhances U.S. competitiveness. AAO dismissed appeal, finding no demonstrable national importance; economic benefits not connected to specific prospective impact beyond particular employers or clients.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed work as business analyst lacks demonstrated national importance; general claims unsupported by specific economic impact evidence
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed work as business analyst lacks demonstrated national importance; general claims unsupported by specific economic impact evidence |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved analysis |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved analysis |
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