EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided March 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR252025_10B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
General and operations manager in paint manufacturing seeks NIW based on proposed consulting and training business. AAO affirmed dismissal, finding proposed endeavor lacks national importance; no evidence of broader implications, significant employment potential, or substantial economic effects beyond individual 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 · Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; no broader implications beyond direct clients or substantial economic effects.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; no broader implications beyond direct clients or substantial economic effects. |
 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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