EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementEmployerDecided November 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV022022_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A cleaning-products manufacturer petitioned for its president, seeking an advanced degree classification with a national interest waiver. The service center found the degree qualification met but denied the waiver. The AAO dismissed the appeal, holding that national importance of the endeavor was not shown through employment or economic effects, and reserved the other prongs.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Substantial merit was accepted, but national importance was not shown because employment creation and economic impact claims lacked support.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Substantial merit was accepted, but national importance was not shown because employment creation and economic impact claims lacked support. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Reserved because the first prong failure determined the outcome. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Reserved because the first prong failure determined the outcome. |
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