EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided June 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN132025_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A prospective management consultant seeks EB-2 national interest waiver to establish a small consultancy for businesses. The AAO affirmed denial because the proposed venture, though economically sound locally, lacks national importance; it does not demonstrate impact beyond the immediate community or region required for a waiver.
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 management consultancy for small businesses lacks national importance; only local or regional economic benefit demonstrated.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed management consultancy for small businesses lacks national importance; only local or regional economic benefit demonstrated. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; reserved for consideration. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; reserved for consideration. |
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