EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided March 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR242026_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A business administrator proposes starting a consultancy company to help Latino-owned small businesses with financial consolidation and compliance. The AAO found no evidence the proposed endeavor would achieve substantial positive economic effects or significant employment potential at national or regional level.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Individual consultancy services for Latino-owned businesses lack evidence of substantial positive economic effects at national or regional scale.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Individual consultancy services for Latino-owned businesses lack evidence of substantial positive economic effects at national or regional scale. |
 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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