EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided September 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP192024_10B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Entrepreneur with advanced degree sought national interest waiver to establish management consulting firm for law firms and businesses. AAO held the proposed endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance because it lacks demonstrated substantial economic benefits or broader field impact beyond individual clients.
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 · Management consulting business lacks substantial positive economic effects and national implications beyond generalized industry importance.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Management consulting business lacks substantial positive economic effects and national implications beyond generalized industry importance. |
 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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