EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided December 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC132024_02B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A recruiter in financial analysis sought NIW as EB-2 exceptional ability individual proposing to establish a recruitment consulting business. The AAO found substantial merit but dismissed the appeal, holding that the proposed endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance without evidence of broad economic effects.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Merit and national importance · Decision withdrew director's determination and found substantial merit established through business plan and recruitment impact evidence.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | Decision withdrew director's determination and found substantial merit established through business plan and recruitment impact evidence. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Decision declined to reach second and third prongs because first prong's national importance component failed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Decision declined to reach second and third prongs because first prong's national importance component failed. |
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