EB-2 NIWMarketing, media, communicationsIndividualDecided June 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN092021_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A public relations specialist sought NIW classification for an endeavor involving corporate communications consulting and university teaching in strategic communications. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacked national importance under Dhanasar's first prong despite possessing substantial merit.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Teaching and consulting work lack broader field implications; benefits limited to immediate employer and students without national importance
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Teaching and consulting work lack broader field implications; benefits limited to immediate employer and students without national importance |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong fails; decision reserves opinion on second and third prongs |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong fails; decision reserves opinion on second and third prongs |
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