EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementEmployerDecided January 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN262023_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Business development director sought EB-2 NIW as advanced degree professional. Qualified for underlying EB-2. AAO found proposed business development endeavor poorly defined and lacking substantial merit and national importance. Petitioner failed to document specific projects, scale, or prospective economic impact needed to establish national importance.
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 endeavor undefined and lacks demonstrated national importance
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor undefined and lacks demonstrated national importance |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
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