EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementEmployerDecided March 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR182025_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Sales representative for pharmaceuticals/hospital products with advanced degree sought EB-2 NIW to lead commercial endeavor in USA. AAO found proposed endeavor lacks national importance under Dhanasar despite general industry merit; no evidence of prospective impact or government interest.
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; general economic activity and professional shortage alone insufficient
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; general economic activity and professional shortage alone insufficient |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
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