EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementEmployerDecided September 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP182024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A security consultant sought EB-2 exceptional ability classification with a national interest waiver to establish a private security consulting business. The AAO dismissed, finding the proposed endeavor lacks national importance despite the petitioner's skills and Brazilian law enforcement background; no sufficiently direct connection to nationally important impact.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed private security consulting lacks demonstrated national importance; no connection to U.S. security, crime rates, or economic impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed private security consulting lacks demonstrated national importance; no connection to U.S. security, crime rates, or economic impact |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first Dhanasar prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first Dhanasar prong failed |
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