EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided February 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB092022_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Business owner seeking NIW for supply chain management consulting in Florida. Claimed substantial merit and national importance for supply chain services supporting hose industry. AAO dismissed because proposed endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance beyond personal business benefit; applicant changed core business plan after filing.
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 supply chain consulting business lacks demonstrated national importance; limited to personal benefit and company clients without broader field impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed supply chain consulting business lacks demonstrated national importance; limited to personal benefit and company clients without broader field impact. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; also applicant changed proposed endeavor post-filing in RFE response. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first and second prongs not established. |
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