EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided February 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB262025_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Project manager with advanced degree sought NIW. Proposed business providing project management services with community involvement initiatives. AAO found proposed endeavor lacks national importance; services not unique or innovative; community programs do not extend beyond participants to impact field broadly; employment projections not substantial compared to industry. Second and third prongs reserved.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Project management services lack national importance; benefits limited to company and clients; no evidence of unique innovation, broader field impact, or substantial economic effects
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Project management services lack national importance; benefits limited to company and clients; no evidence of unique innovation, broader field impact, or substantial economic effects |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Reserved; not reached because petitioner failed first prong |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Reserved; not reached because petitioner failed first prong |
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