EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided March 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR192024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Pharmaceutical logistics consultant seeks EB-2 national interest waiver for proposed endeavor improving clinical trial operations. AAO affirmed director's finding that petitioner failed to establish national importance; specific endeavor lacked sufficient detail and supporting evidence of economic impact beyond regional clients.
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 · Petitioner relied on industry importance rather than specific proposed endeavor; no evidence of impact beyond prospective clients
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner relied on industry importance rather than specific proposed endeavor; no evidence of impact beyond prospective clients |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed first prong; further analysis would serve no meaningful purpose |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed first prong; further analysis would serve no meaningful purpose |
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