EB-2 NIWOtherEmployerDecided November 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV152024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Employer petitions for beneficiary seeking EB-2 NIW; beneficiary proposed to work as company president providing moving services to domestic violence victims. AAO affirmed dismissal of motion to reopen; proposed endeavor lacks national importance despite admirable purpose; benefits limited to customers, no broader 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 · Proposed endeavor lacks broader implications; moving services for domestic violence victims lacks national importance despite substantial merit.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks broader implications; moving services for domestic violence victims lacks national importance despite substantial merit. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; dispositive ground for dismissal. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; dispositive ground for dismissal. |
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