EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided December 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC032024_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Business consultant with advanced degree seeks EB-2 national interest waiver to operate consulting company serving small and medium enterprises. Petitioner claimed economic growth and government alignment. AAO held national importance unmet; personal statements and business plan lack sufficient evidence of broader field implications or substantial positive economic effects.
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 · National importance not established; proposed business consulting endeavor lacks evidence of prospective impact beyond future clients, field, or substantial economic benefits.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | National importance not established; proposed business consulting endeavor lacks evidence of prospective impact beyond future clients, field, or substantial economic benefits. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached under Dhanasar framework. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached under Dhanasar framework. |
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