EB-2 NIWAgriculture and foodIndividualDecided June 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN172024_09B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A food safety consultant sought national interest waiver as advanced degree professional. The AAO agreed the food safety consulting endeavor has substantial merit but found insufficient evidence demonstrating national importance, as submitted evidence addressed the importance of the field generally rather than the petitioner's specific proposed work.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Food safety consulting endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; no evidence of broader field impact beyond specific clients.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Food safety consulting endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; no evidence of broader field impact beyond specific clients. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed on national importance; second and third prongs reserved as unnecessary to decision. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed on national importance; second and third prongs reserved as unnecessary to decision. |
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