EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided July 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL232024_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A public administration expert in sports with advanced degree sought EB-2 NIW classification. Director found substantial merit but denied national importance. On appeal, petitioner submitted letters of intent and business projections forecasting 14 jobs by year five, but AAO found projections lacked significance for broader field or national economy impact.
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 public administration sports consultancy in NY region lacked demonstrated national importance; modest revenue and employment projections insufficient
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed public administration sports consultancy in NY region lacked demonstrated national importance; modest revenue and employment projections insufficient |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed first prong; further analysis unnecessary |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed first prong; further analysis unnecessary |
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