EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided October 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT022023_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Self-petitioner, organizational development specialist proposing supply chain management and logistics consulting, sought EB-2 with NIW. AAO affirmed denial on national importance; petitioner's experience and expert letter on occupation importance insufficient; specific business endeavor lacks broader 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 · National importance not established; supply chain management and logistics consulting lacks prospective impact on broader field; occupation shortage alone does not confer national importance.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | National importance not established; supply chain management and logistics consulting lacks prospective impact on broader field; occupation shortage alone does not confer national importance. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed on national importance; second and third prongs not reached. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed on national importance; second and third prongs not reached. |
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