EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided June 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN042024_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Economic development professional with master's degree sought EB-2 NIW. Proposed endeavor: developing international expansion strategies for SMEs in Latin American trade. AAO upheld denial, finding substantial merit but no national importance; evidence about field importance did not establish prospective impact of specific endeavor on SMEs, trade volume, or economy.
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 endeavor of assisting SME expansion lacks national importance; field importance insufficient
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor of assisting SME expansion lacks national importance; field importance insufficient |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
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