EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided October 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT102023_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Supply chain specialist sought NIW as EB-2 advanced degree professional. AAO affirmed denial, finding proposed endeavor lacked national importance. While supply chain optimization has value, petitioner failed to show impact beyond employer or broader field implications commensurate with national importance.
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 work lacks broader field implications or substantial economic effects.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | National importance not established; supply chain work lacks broader field implications or substantial economic effects. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; reserved. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; reserved. |
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