EB-2 NIWAgriculture and foodEmployerDecided September 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP182024_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A nonprofit employer sought NIW for its senior advisor in humanitarian food security and livelihoods work. AAO affirmed dismissal because beneficiary's specific monitoring and evaluation role lacked broader field implications; humanitarian importance of organization insufficient for national importance of individual endeavor.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Senior advisor role in food security lacked demonstrated national importance beyond employer
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Senior advisor role in food security lacked demonstrated national importance beyond employer |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Director rejected this prong but AAO declined to reach after first prong failure |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | AAO declined to reach after first prong failure |
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