EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementEmployerDecided October 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT312024_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Business management and restructuring consultant sought EB-2 NIW. AAO dismissed appeal, affirming Director's finding that proposed consulting endeavor lacked national importance under Dhanasar. Petitioner's focus on personal experience and general business optimization methodology did not establish particularized impact.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Business restructuring consulting lacks demonstrated national importance; anticipated impact does not rise to level required by Dhanasar despite industry articles.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Business restructuring consulting lacks demonstrated national importance; anticipated impact does not rise to level required by Dhanasar despite industry articles. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached per Bagamasbad doctrine. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; opinion reserved on third prong per Bagamasbad doctrine. |
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