EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided June 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN072021_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Self-petitioner and business owner in logistics and supply chain management. Established advanced degree eligibility but sought national interest waiver. AAO dismissed, finding proposed business endeavor, though meritorious, lacks national importance as required by first Dhanasar prong; no broader field or substantial economic impact demonstrated.
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 · Proposed logistics business endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; impact limited to company and clientele without field-wide or economic implications.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed logistics business endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; impact limited to company and clientele without field-wide or economic implications. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; further analysis would serve no meaningful purpose. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; further analysis would serve no meaningful purpose. |
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