EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL122023_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An entrepreneur sought EB-2 national interest waiver for an IT consultancy. The AAO agreed the endeavor had substantial merit but found insufficient evidence that the specific undertaking would broadly affect the national economy or IT field. Appeal dismissed without addressing petitioner's qualifications or waiver benefits.
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 IT consultancy endeavor lacks national importance; insufficient evidence of broad impact on national economy or IT field.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed IT consultancy endeavor lacks national importance; insufficient evidence of broad impact on national economy or IT field. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failed so subsequent prongs reserved without analysis. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failed so subsequent prongs reserved without analysis. |
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