EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided May 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY092025_08B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
HR manager and entrepreneur sought EB-2 NIW to establish consulting firm. AAO found she lacked advanced degree equivalency and that her proposed endeavor, though having substantial merit, failed to demonstrate national importance because it would not impact the HR field broadly or generate substantial economic effects beyond her future clients.
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 HR consulting firm lacks evidence of national impact beyond future clients; no demonstrated broad implications for field or economy
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed HR consulting firm lacks evidence of national impact beyond future clients; no demonstrated broad implications for field or economy |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; remaining prongs reserved |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; remaining prongs reserved |
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