Outcome: Dismissed
OCT182023_03B5203
Our summary
Cross-cultural leadership specialist sought EB-2 NIW to advise US businesses on organizational development. Petitioner met second prong showing qualifications but failed first prong; proposed work would not extend beyond employer and clients to impact the field at national level.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Well positioned · Director and AAO found petitioner well-positioned with 16-year professional experience and academic credentials
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed endeavor has merit but lacks national importance; activities do not impact field or economy beyond prospective employer
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Not met | Proposed endeavor has merit but lacks national importance; activities do not impact field or economy beyond prospective employer | |
| Met | Director and AAO found petitioner well-positioned with 16-year professional experience and academic credentials | |
| Not reached / not discussed | Decision reserved opinion after finding first prong failed |
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