EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided June 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN092021_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Regional sales manager seeks NIW for continued sales management work improving team performance and cross-border transactions. AAO dismissed appeal, finding endeavor lacks national importance; proposed work shows no particular process improvement, and benefits would be limited to employer and clients.
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 sales management work has substantial merit but lacks national importance; no evidence of specific process improvements, measurable positive economic effects, or field-broad implications.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed sales management work has substantial merit but lacks national importance; no evidence of specific process improvements, measurable positive economic effects, or field-broad implications. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong dispositive; AAO reserved opinion on second and third prongs. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong dispositive; AAO reserved opinion on second and third prongs. |
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