EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementEmployerDecided May 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY212025_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An automotive quality manager sought EB-2 NIW classification. Although the Director found substantial merit and that the petitioner was well-positioned to advance automotive quality improvements, the AAO affirmed dismissal, finding insufficient evidence of national importance beyond general industry benefits.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Petitioner established substantial merit but failed to demonstrate national importance of proposed endeavor
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner established substantial merit but failed to demonstrate national importance of proposed endeavor |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failure is dispositive; reserved for potential future review |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failure is dispositive; reserved for potential future review |
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