EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided June 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN272024_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A project manager seeking self-petitioned EB-2 NIW to operate his own rail maintenance procurement business claimed national importance. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the petitioner failed to identify a specific proposed endeavor with sufficient detail regarding contracts, future plans, or business model to establish national importance.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Petitioner failed to identify specific proposed endeavor with sufficient detail; vague description of rail maintenance bidding lacks prospective impact or national implications.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner failed to identify specific proposed endeavor with sufficient detail; vague description of rail maintenance bidding lacks prospective impact or national implications. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong fails; decision reserves determination. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong fails; decision reserves determination. |
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