EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided June 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN202024_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A security management specialist seeks EB-2 exceptional ability classification and national interest waiver for a security services company addressing drug trafficking. The AAO dismissed, finding substantial merit but no national importance; the endeavor lacks broader industry impact and insufficient economic benefits.
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 · Security services combatting drug trafficking have substantial merit but lack national importance; limited scope and insufficient economic benefits beyond local employment.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Security services combatting drug trafficking have substantial merit but lack national importance; limited scope and insufficient economic benefits beyond local employment. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong fails; discretionary analysis unnecessary. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong fails; discretionary analysis unnecessary. |
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