EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided May 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY172024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A business manager with advanced degree seeks NIW for EB-2 classification. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding substantial merit in her proposed business consulting endeavor but no national importance because typical business management duties lack broader implications and she provided only generalizations about economic effects.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Business management and consulting services lack demonstrated national importance; typical duties and general economic benefits insufficient without specific prospective impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Business management and consulting services lack demonstrated national importance; typical duties and general economic benefits insufficient without specific prospective impact. |
 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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