EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided May 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY142025_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An industrial production management consultant self-petitioning for EB-2 NIW sought to establish a consulting business providing operational efficiency services. The AAO affirmed denial because the proposed endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance beyond local business impacts and employment projections, failing the first Dhanasar prong.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance; impacts limited to petitioner's clients
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance; impacts limited to petitioner's clients |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached due to failure on first prong |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached due to failure on first prong |
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