EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided 2016Sustained
Outcome: Sustained
DEC272016_01B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedMetBalance favors a waiverMet
Our summary
A consultant proposes to form a small business improving veterans services and wounded warrior reintegration. The AAO held all three Dhanasar prongs were met: the endeavor has substantial merit and national importance, the petitioner is well positioned to advance it with demonstrated expertise and a credible business plan, and the United States benefits from waiving the job offer requirement given his expertise and past success.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Merit and national importance · Proposed work improving veterans services and wounded warrior care has substantial merit and national importance
- Well positioned · Petitioner has expertise, past success record, detailed business plan, and support from potential clients
- Balance favors a waiver · Petitioner's experience and record demonstrate United States benefits from waiving job offer requirement
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | Proposed work improving veterans services and wounded warrior care has substantial merit and national importance |
 Well positioned | Met | Petitioner has expertise, past success record, detailed business plan, and support from potential clients |
 Balance favors a waiver | Met | Petitioner's experience and record demonstrate United States benefits from waiving job offer requirement |
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