EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided July 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL152024_11B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Commercial administrator with logistics focus seeks NIW for EB-2 exceptional ability classification. AAO dismissed appeal, adopting director's finding that proposed logistics and supply chain management endeavor, while having substantial merit, lacks national importance; benefits limited to future clients rather than broader industry impact.
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 · Proposed logistics consulting does not extend beyond future clients to impact industry broadly; lacks demonstration of national importance
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed logistics consulting does not extend beyond future clients to impact industry broadly; lacks demonstration of national importance |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; second prong analysis not performed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; third prong analysis not performed |
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