EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL082026_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Labor relations expert and entrepreneur seeks EB-2 with national interest waiver for consulting firm. AAO found substantial merit but no national importance because impact limited to individual client organizations, not broader field or economy. Appeal dismissed on first Dhanasar prong.
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 · Consulting firm for employee relations lacks broader field impact; benefits limited to individual clients, not national scope.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Consulting firm for employee relations lacks broader field impact; benefits limited to individual clients, not national scope. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure dispositive; second prong not reached or analyzed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure dispositive; third prong not reached or analyzed. |
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