EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided February 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB092024_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A commercial manager seeks NIW for EB-2 to work as commercial management consultant for U.S. businesses. AAO found proposed endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance under Dhanasar first prong; petitioner failed to show broad field impact or exceptional economic effects, dismissing appeal.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Petitioner did not demonstrate proposed endeavor has national importance; lacks showing of broad effect on field or economy
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner did not demonstrate proposed endeavor has national importance; lacks showing of broad effect on field or economy |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong reserved and not analyzed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong reserved and not analyzed |
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