EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementEmployerDecided October 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT042024_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A consultant sought EB-2 classification with a national interest waiver for a business providing marketing and digital services to disadvantaged small businesses. The AAO affirmed denial, finding the endeavor lacks national importance despite industry articles establishing merit; services benefit only immediate clients without broader implications for the field.
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 · While endeavor shows substantial merit, lacks national importance; benefits only immediate customers without broader industry impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | While endeavor shows substantial merit, lacks national importance; benefits only immediate customers without broader industry impact |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first Dhanasar prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first Dhanasar prong failed |
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