EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided January 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN112022_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An admissions and marketing director sought a national interest waiver for EB-2 classification. The AAO found he met the advanced degree requirement but dismissed the appeal because his proposed work in higher education admissions lacked demonstrated national importance or substantial economic impact as required under Dhanasar's first prong.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed admissions and marketing work lacks demonstrable national importance or substantial positive economic effects at required level.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed admissions and marketing work lacks demonstrable national importance or substantial positive economic effects at required level. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second and third prongs not analyzed as unnecessary. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second and third prongs not analyzed as unnecessary. |
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