EB-2 NIWMarketing, media, communicationsIndividualDecided May 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY302023_07B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Self-petitioner, professional in social marketing and financial advisory, seeks EB-2 NIW. AAO held petitioner lacks advanced degree eligibility and failed NIW's first prong because proposed endeavor lacks substantial merit and national importance, affecting only local clients without broader economic impact.
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 endeavor lacks substantial merit; no evidence of national or broader impact beyond local clients
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks substantial merit; no evidence of national or broader impact beyond local clients |
 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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