EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided March 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR082021_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An operations representative claiming international expertise in security, risk analysis, and related fields sought national interest waiver for EB-2. The AAO dismissed because he did not qualify as an advanced degree professional or individual of exceptional ability; he did not meet three of six regulatory criteria for exceptional ability.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner did not qualify for underlying EB-2 advanced degree or exceptional ability classification. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner did not qualify for underlying EB-2 classification. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner did not qualify for underlying EB-2 classification. |
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