EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided September 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP042024_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Self-petitioner entrepreneur with over 20 years in business and finance seeking EB-2 NIW for consulting firm serving entrepreneurs and small firms in Latin American U.S. operations. AAO found no national importance; endeavor lacks prospective impact beyond target clientele and no substantial economic benefits demonstrated at regional or national level.
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 · Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; no showing of significant prospective impact beyond target clientele or substantial economic effects.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; no showing of significant prospective impact beyond target clientele or substantial economic effects. |
 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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