EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided June 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN112024_13B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedMetBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Supply chain management consultant with advanced degree seeks NIW. Petitioner established advanced degree status and eligibility under second Dhanasar prong but failed first prong. Proposed services lack demonstrated national importance despite HUBZone location; no projected economic impact or job creation evidence.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Well positioned · Director concluded petitioner met second prong regarding positioning
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Supply chain consultant's endeavor lacks national importance; no evidence of broader field impact beyond specific clients despite addressing global supply chain challenges
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Supply chain consultant's endeavor lacks national importance; no evidence of broader field impact beyond specific clients despite addressing global supply chain challenges |
 Well positioned | Met | Director concluded petitioner met second prong regarding positioning |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
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