EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided January 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN102024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An entrepreneur seeks NIW for EB-2 proposing a transportation and logistics company with management solutions. The AAO affirmed denial, finding substantial merit but no national importance because the endeavor does not demonstrate sufficient economic impact or employment potential beyond his clientele.
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 · Substantial merit found but national importance not demonstrated; transportation logistics endeavor lacks broader field impact and sufficient economic benefits
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Substantial merit found but national importance not demonstrated; transportation logistics endeavor lacks broader field impact and sufficient economic benefits |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong fails; decision reserves this issue |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong fails; decision reserves this issue |
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