EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementEmployerDecided May 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY272026_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Supply chain manager with advanced degree sought NIW. AAO affirmed dismissal because endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; impact limited to employing company and clients, without demonstrated broader industry or field implications.
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 · Supply chain optimization endeavor lacks broad field impact; beneficial to employer and clients but not the industry more broadly
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Supply chain optimization endeavor lacks broad field impact; beneficial to employer and clients but not the industry more broadly |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
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