Outcome: Dismissed
SEP132023_01B5203
Our summary
Sales executive and entrepreneur sought EB-2 with national interest waiver for medical supply consulting business. AAO affirmed denial, finding petitioner not well-positioned to advance endeavor despite meeting first prong. Insufficient evidence of success in U.S. market or customer interest.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Merit and national importance · Director found substantial merit and national importance established
What was missing
- Well positioned · No track record in U.S. medical devices industry; weak recommendation letters; contract post-filing
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Met | Director found substantial merit and national importance established | |
| Not met | No track record in U.S. medical devices industry; weak recommendation letters; contract post-filing | |
| Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because second prong failed |
A published decision describes one case. It is not legal advice and not a prediction for yours.
