EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL312023_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Industrial engineering expert with advanced degree seeking NIW for EB-2 classification; AAO reversed denial of EB-2 qualification but dismissed NIW appeal. Petitioner failed to demonstrate proposed business engineering endeavor has substantial merit or national importance; vague business plan lacks specific evidence of broader field impact or economic benefits.
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 · Industrial engineering services company lacks evidence of substantial merit, national importance, or significant employment or economic effects
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Industrial engineering services company lacks evidence of substantial merit, national importance, or significant employment or economic effects |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached |
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