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EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided November 2023Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

NOV072023_07B5203

Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed

Our summary

Physician and business consultant sought NIW as EB-2 advanced degree professional. AAO affirmed denial, finding proposed endeavor had substantial merit but lacked national importance. Vague description of business consulting services and market opportunity did not establish specific prospective impact on healthcare field.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Merit and national importance · Substantial merit shown but national importance not established; endeavor lacks specific prospective impact beyond employment.

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot metSubstantial merit shown but national importance not established; endeavor lacks specific prospective impact beyond employment.
Well positionedNot reached / not discussedNot reached because first prong failed; reserved.
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedNot reached because first prong failed; reserved.

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