EB-2 NIWMarketing, media, communicationsIndividualDecided March 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR212024_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Marketing entrepreneur seeking EB-2 national interest waiver. Claimed endeavor generates jobs and economic benefits with national importance. AAO agreed substantial merit was established but found no national importance because evidence showed only localized impact to immediate clients without broader field influence.
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 in business and entrepreneurship but lacks national importance; no evidence of significant employment potential or substantial economic effects beyond direct clients
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor has substantial merit in business and entrepreneurship but lacks national importance; no evidence of significant employment potential or substantial economic effects beyond direct clients |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; reserved for potential future consideration |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; reserved for potential future consideration |
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