EB-2 NIWChemistry and materialsIndividualDecided March 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR292024_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Chemical engineer sought EB-2 classification and NIW waiver to consult for U.S. cosmetics companies on product formulation. AAO dismissed appeal, affirming Director's finding that proposed endeavor lacked national importance, despite petitioner arguing Director failed to discuss all evidence submitted.
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 failed to demonstrate proposed cosmetic formulation consulting endeavor has national importance
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate proposed cosmetic formulation consulting endeavor has national importance |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; Director also made conflicting determinations on this prong |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
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