EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided May 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY092022_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
General and operations manager applied for NIW under EB-2 with advanced degree. Petitioner proposed consulting services for general operations management and entrepreneurship. AAO affirmed Director's finding that while work had substantial merit, it lacked national importance; no evidence showed broader field impact or substantial positive economic effects for U.S. economy.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed general operations manager and consulting services lack national importance; insufficient evidence of impact beyond individual businesses
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed general operations manager and consulting services lack national importance; insufficient evidence of impact beyond individual businesses |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not analyzed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not analyzed |
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