EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided June 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN212024_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A business development specialist sought a national interest waiver for self-employment in business development consulting. The AAO affirmed dismissal, finding substantial merit in the field but no national importance because evidence lacked a detailed business plan and failed to demonstrate substantial economic effects at a national level.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Business development services have substantial merit but lack national importance; no specific business plan demonstrating substantial economic effects or broader field implications.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Business development services have substantial merit but lack national importance; no specific business plan demonstrating substantial economic effects or broader field implications. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure is dispositive; second prong not analyzed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure is dispositive; third prong not analyzed. |
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