EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided July 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL122024_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Supply chain entrepreneur sought NIW to operate logistics platform for construction and manufacturing. AAO dismissed appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacks national importance; petitioner provided insufficient evidence of broad field impact, did not demonstrate superiority over existing solutions, and lacked corroborating expert letters or government documentation of strategic relevance.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Petitioner failed to demonstrate national importance; endeavor lacks broad impact or superior methodologies compared to existing supply chain solutions.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate national importance; endeavor lacks broad impact or superior methodologies compared to existing supply chain solutions. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Decision did not reach second prong after failing first prong. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Decision did not reach third prong after failing first prong. |
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