EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided March 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR182025_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Industrial engineering manager and entrepreneur seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver. Claimed proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance. AAO affirmed denial, finding endeavor lacks national importance because it does not extend beyond the applicant's company to impact the field broadly.
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 endeavor lacks national importance; limited to specific company and clientele without broad industry impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; limited to specific company and clientele without broad industry impact. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; no meaningful purpose to address. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; no meaningful purpose to address. |
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