EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided July 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL082024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Franchise and business management consultant sought NIW to work as entrepreneur providing consulting services. AAO held petition failed because proposed endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance; generalized economic benefits and small business support insufficient without evidence of broader field impact or substantial economic effects.
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 lacks sufficient documentary evidence of broader impact and national implications required for first prong
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks sufficient documentary evidence of broader impact and national implications required for first prong |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not analyzed as unnecessary to decision |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not analyzed as unnecessary to decision |
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