EB-2 NIWOtherIndividualDecided July 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL232024_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A mining technician sought NIW to work in mining consulting. AAO dismissed the appeal because the proposed endeavor did not demonstrate national importance; professional plan failed to show the work would impact the mining industry beyond direct client relationships or substantially advance the field.
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 mining consulting endeavor fails to show broad field impact beyond direct client contacts; insufficient industry influence.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed mining consulting endeavor fails to show broad field impact beyond direct client contacts; insufficient industry influence. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserves this prong. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserves this prong. |
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