EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided June 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN032025_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Operational manager seeking NIW for small business consulting endeavor focused on sustainable economic growth. Claimed national importance through alignment with government priorities and job creation projections. AAO dismissed because specific endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance; general alignment with national objectives and unsupported employment projections insufficient.
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 · Small business consulting endeavor lacks national importance; working in important field insufficient; projections unsubstantiated and uncorroborated.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Small business consulting endeavor lacks national importance; working in important field insufficient; projections unsubstantiated and uncorroborated. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong fails; second prong analysis reserved and not reached. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong fails; third prong analysis reserved and not reached. |
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