EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided June 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN042024_09B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An e-commerce entrepreneur with advanced degree sought EB-2 NIW classification. Director found substantial merit but no national importance. On appeal, petitioner argued national importance through dropshipping technique dissemination but provided insufficient evidence of prospective impact beyond his specific company.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Petitioner failed to demonstrate national importance of e-commerce consultancy; one of many similar companies without prospective broad impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate national importance of e-commerce consultancy; one of many similar companies without prospective broad impact |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed first prong; analysis unnecessary to ultimate decision |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed first prong; analysis unnecessary to ultimate decision |
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