EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided November 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV152023_08B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A quality systems specialist sought EB-2 NIW claiming her consulting work would improve industry performance and national economic output. The AAO dismissed, finding her work for fifteen small companies lacked evidence of national-scale impact or substantial economic effects required for national importance.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Quality management systems consultant work for small companies lacks evidence of national-scale impact, industry-wide improvement, or substantial economic effects.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Quality management systems consultant work for small companies lacks evidence of national-scale impact, industry-wide improvement, or substantial economic effects. |
 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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