EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementEmployerDecided December 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC222020_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A marketing manager sought NIW as EB-2. The AAO found he lacked the advanced degree requirement and failed the first Dhanasar prong: his proposed marketing work lacked national importance despite general industry need. Appeal dismissed.
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 · Marketing manager work lacks national importance; shortage of professionals insufficient without specific endeavor impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Marketing manager work lacks national importance; shortage of professionals insufficient without specific endeavor impact. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not analyzed as meaningless after prong one denial. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not analyzed as meaningless after prong one denial. |
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