EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided September 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP202021_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
General and operations professional with advanced degree sought EB-2 national interest waiver. AAO dismissed appeal, holding proposed plant management and operations consulting work has substantial merit but lacks national importance; insufficient evidence of economic benefit beyond specific company and 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 · Plant management and operations consulting have substantial merit but lack national importance; insufficient evidence of broader industry or field impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Plant management and operations consulting have substantial merit but lack national importance; insufficient evidence of broader industry or field impact. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; petitioner's expertise and experience address second prong, not endeavor importance. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed. |
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