EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided February 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB142024_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Human resources management professional holding advanced degree sought EB-2 national interest waiver. Petitioner established advanced degree eligibility and substantial merit but failed to demonstrate national importance of proposed HR endeavor, relying on credentials rather than prospective impact evidence.
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 · Human resources management endeavor lacks sufficient evidence of broader field impact or prospective economic benefit beyond personal employment.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Human resources management endeavor lacks sufficient evidence of broader field impact or prospective economic benefit beyond personal employment. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserves this issue. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserves this issue. |
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