EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided June 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN112024_11B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A sales manager in IT and banking sought EB-2 classification with a national interest waiver. The AAO found her proposed endeavor had substantial merit but lacked national importance because she failed to demonstrate her specific venture would benefit the economy or field nationally; appeal dismissed.
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 endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance; benefits confined to specific organization and clients.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed sales management endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance; benefits confined to specific organization and clients. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached. |
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