EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided May 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY232023_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
General and operations manager and entrepreneur sought EB-2 advanced degree with NIW for marketing services business in Florida. AAO affirmed denial, finding endeavor lacked national importance; job creation and revenue projections do not establish substantial positive economic effects for the nation.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed marketing and event services business lacks demonstrated national importance; claimed job creation and revenue projections insufficient without broader industry impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed marketing and event services business lacks demonstrated national importance; claimed job creation and revenue projections insufficient without broader industry impact. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; decision declined to reach second and third prongs as purposeless. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; decision declined to reach second and third prongs as purposeless. |
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