EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementEmployerDecided September 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP212023_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Logistics coordinator with advanced degree sought NIW. AAO affirmed dismissal because the petitioner failed to demonstrate national importance of his specific proposed endeavor; his skills relate only to the second prong, and logistics work without identified regional focus lacks broader field impact.
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 · Logistics coordination lacks national importance; no specific regional focus; importance of field insufficient.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Logistics coordination lacks national importance; no specific regional focus; importance of field insufficient. |
 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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