EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided June 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN062024_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Petitioner proposed cargo transportation and logistics consulting business under EB-2 NIW. AAO affirmed dismissal, finding substantial merit but no national importance; assertions alone insufficient; work would benefit immediate clients and critical infrastructure, not demonstrate broader field implications.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; prospective impact would not extend beyond immediate clients to broader industry or field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; prospective impact would not extend beyond immediate clients to broader industry or field |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved this issue as unnecessary |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved this issue as unnecessary |
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