EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided September 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP152021_14B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Business management consultant sought EB-2 advanced degree with NIW to operate consulting firm facilitating U.S.-Brazil business expansion. AAO dismissed appeal, finding petitioner failed first Dhanasar prong; proposed endeavor of four to eight direct employees lacks national importance and broader implications required for substantial positive economic effect.
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 business consulting company focused on U.S.-Brazil trade lacks demonstrated broader implications and significant economic impact at national level.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed business consulting company focused on U.S.-Brazil trade lacks demonstrated broader implications and significant economic impact at national level. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Decision reserved opinion on second prong as petitioner failed first prong, making further analysis unnecessary. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Decision reserved opinion on third prong as petitioner failed first prong, making further analysis unnecessary. |
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