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EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided October 2023Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

OCT182023_03B5203

Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedMetBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed

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.

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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

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot metProposed endeavor has merit but lacks national importance; activities do not impact field or economy beyond prospective employer
Well positionedMetDirector and AAO found petitioner well-positioned with 16-year professional experience and academic credentials
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedDecision reserved opinion after finding first prong failed

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