EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided July 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL032024_08B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Advanced degree professional proposed to serve as master consultant in human management and corporate wellness, particularly for healthcare workers. AAO found the endeavor has substantial merit but lacks evidence of national importance, failing the first prong of the Dhanasar test for NIW eligibility.
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 · Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks sufficient independent objective evidence of national importance; assertions do not establish impact beyond specific beneficiaries.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks sufficient independent objective evidence of national importance; assertions do not establish impact beyond specific beneficiaries. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed first prong of Dhanasar framework. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed first prong of Dhanasar framework. |
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