EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL262024_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
CEO seeks EB-2 NIW for stationery, visual communication, and digital printing company. Petitioner claimed exceptional ability and national interest waiver. AAO dismissed because the proposed endeavor lacked national importance; working in an important industry and general business optimization arguments were insufficient without specific evidence of U.S. economic 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 · Stationery and printing company lacks demonstrated national importance; no evidence of significant job creation or broader economic impact beyond specific clientele
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Stationery and printing company lacks demonstrated national importance; no evidence of significant job creation or broader economic impact beyond specific clientele |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached due to failure of first prong |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached due to failure of first prong |
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