EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementEmployerDecided March 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR132023_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Employer-sponsored human resources manager with advanced degree sought EB-2 NIW. AAO dismissed appeal because petitioner failed to establish national importance of her specific HR endeavor; general HR shortage and field importance do not meet Dhanasar framework.
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 · Proposed HR management work limited to specific employer; lacks broader field or economic impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed HR management work limited to specific employer; lacks broader field or economic impact |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; AAO declined to reach remaining prongs |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; AAO declined to reach remaining prongs |
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