EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided December 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC062021_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Sales manager with advanced degree sought NIW under Dhanasar. AAO found proposed endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance, as sales management activities would not extend beyond employer or impact tourism industry broadly or generate substantial U.S. job creation.
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 endeavor lacks national importance; sales management activities would not impact broader field or economy
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; sales management activities would not impact broader field or economy |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; remaining prongs not reached |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; remaining prongs not reached |
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