EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided March 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR142024_11B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Entrepreneur in transportation sales seeks EB-2 advanced degree and NIW for management consulting firm providing sales and hiring services. AAO affirmed denial because proposed endeavor lacks national importance despite alignment with federal infrastructure initiatives; merely local optimization insufficient.
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 · Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; no demonstrated significant employment potential or prospective impact beyond local customers
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; no demonstrated significant employment potential or prospective impact beyond local customers |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached |
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