EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided October 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT242023_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Logistics manager sought EB-2 NIW to operate trucking company. AAO dismissed: while endeavor has substantial merit, petitioner failed to demonstrate national importance. Business plan projections and job creation targets insufficient to show substantial positive economic effects at national level required by Dhanasar.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; business projections insufficient to show substantial economic effects at national level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; business projections insufficient to show substantial economic effects at national level |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached |
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