EB-2 NIWMarketing, media, communicationsIndividualDecided January 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN172024_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Public relations consultant seeking NIW. Claimed substantial merit and national importance of public relations services endeavor. AAO found applicant failed first prong because evidence showed intention to work in field but lacked sufficient documentation of prospective impact rising to national importance level.
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 · Public relations consulting endeavor failed first prong; insufficient documentation of prospective impact on field at national importance level.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Public relations consulting endeavor failed first prong; insufficient documentation of prospective impact on field at national importance level. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached per Bagamasbad doctrine. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached per Bagamasbad doctrine. |
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