EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided June 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN182024_09B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A business administrator sought EB-2 with national interest waiver for business consulting services. While the AAO found substantial merit, it dismissed because the proposed work lacked national importance (limited to his own clients, no broader field or economic impact) and he was not shown to be well-positioned to advance the endeavor.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Merit and national importance · Business consulting to entrepreneurs and small businesses has substantial merit.
What was missing
- Well positioned · Record does not sufficiently describe how petitioner is well-situated to advance the proposed consulting endeavor.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | Business consulting to entrepreneurs and small businesses has substantial merit. |
 Well positioned | Not met | Record does not sufficiently describe how petitioner is well-situated to advance the proposed consulting endeavor. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First and second prongs failed; third prong not reached and reserved. |
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