EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided October 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT262021_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A general manager with an advanced degree sought an EB-2 national interest waiver for a business consulting venture in mergers, acquisitions, and foreign direct investment. The AAO found the proposed endeavor lacked national importance despite stated job creation intentions, as evidence showed limited prospective impact beyond immediate clientele.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed business consulting work lacks demonstrated national importance; impact limited to company clientele without broader field implications
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed business consulting work lacks demonstrated national importance; impact limited to company clientele without broader field implications |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong fails; second and third prongs not analyzed where first prong determination dispositive |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong fails; second and third prongs not analyzed where first prong determination dispositive |
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