EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided June 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN122023_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A security services specialist sought EB-2 classification and a national interest waiver. The AAO dismissed the appeal because he failed to establish an advanced degree and his proposed security training firm lacked demonstrated national importance despite SBA HUBZone location.
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 · Security training firm endeavor lacks national importance beyond specific clientele
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Security training firm endeavor lacks national importance beyond specific clientele |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed and petitioner lacks underlying EB-2 eligibility |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed and petitioner lacks underlying EB-2 eligibility |
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