EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided June 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN122025_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Logistics management consultant sought EB-2 exceptional ability and NIW. AAO affirmed that petitioner failed to satisfy required exceptional ability criteria: academic record not related to field, insufficient salary evidence, only 8 years 8 months experience not 10 years required, and no professional license. Ineligible for underlying classification; NIW prongs not reached.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not reached / not discussed | Petitioner ineligible for underlying EB-2 exceptional ability; Dhanasar prongs reserved |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Petitioner ineligible for underlying EB-2 exceptional ability; Dhanasar prongs reserved |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Petitioner ineligible for underlying EB-2 exceptional ability; Dhanasar prongs reserved |
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