EB-2 NIWMarketing, media, communicationsIndividualDecided 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL262023_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Self-petitioner, social communications specialist providing marketing consultancy, sought EB-2 advanced degree classification and national interest waiver. AAO found proposed marketing endeavor lacks national importance and cannot establish waiver eligibility. Appeal dismissed.
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 · Marketing consultancy lacks national importance; benefits limited to specific clients, no substantial positive economic effects or broader field impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Marketing consultancy lacks national importance; benefits limited to specific clients, no substantial positive economic effects or broader field impact. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; EB-2 advanced degree qualification also reserved. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; EB-2 advanced degree qualification also reserved. |
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