EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided October 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT312024_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A business consultant with master's degree seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver to consult small and medium-sized Latino-owned businesses. AAO held the specific endeavor lacks national importance because evidence addresses industry importance, not the proposed business consulting's broader field impact.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Consulting for small Latino-owned businesses lacks national importance; evidence shows industry and community value, not specific endeavor's broader impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Consulting for small Latino-owned businesses lacks national importance; evidence shows industry and community value, not specific endeavor's broader impact |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
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