EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided November 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV222023_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A professional with an advanced degree sought national interest waiver for a strategy and marketing consulting business serving automotive manufacturers transitioning to sustainable technologies. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the proposed endeavor lacked sufficient documentation of national importance and the petitioner presented inconsistent, material changes to his proposed business model.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed endeavor of marketing strategy services lacked sufficient detail and documentation of national-level impact on automotive industry
- Well positioned · Petitioner presented inconsistent and insufficient evidence regarding the substantive nature and scope of proposed endeavor
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor of marketing strategy services lacked sufficient detail and documentation of national-level impact on automotive industry |
 Well positioned | Not met | Petitioner presented inconsistent and insufficient evidence regarding the substantive nature and scope of proposed endeavor |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed first and second prongs of Dhanasar framework |
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