EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided September 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP132023_11B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Business administrator sought EB-2 with NIW for consulting company helping businesses avoid closure. AAO dismissed appeal, finding substantial merit but no national importance; petitioner failed to demonstrate impact beyond company clientele or substantial U.S. job creation.
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 consulting endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance; impact limited to consulting clients without showing broader field or economic effects.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Business consulting endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance; impact limited to consulting clients without showing broader field or 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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