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EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided June 2024Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

JUN142024_01B5203

Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed

Our summary

Management consulting business owner sought NIW as EB-2. Petitioner claimed her consulting services would drive economic growth and enhance competitiveness nationally. AAO found substantial merit but rejected national importance because her specific business would not demonstrate impact on management consulting field or national economy more broadly.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Merit and national importance · Substantial merit found but national importance not established; consulting services lack demonstrated broader field or economy impact

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot metSubstantial merit found but national importance not established; consulting services lack demonstrated broader field or economy impact
Well positionedNot reached / not discussedFirst prong failed; second prong not reached per AAO precedent
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedFirst prong failed; third prong not reached per AAO precedent

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