EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided September 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP232024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Business consulting entrepreneur seeking EB-2 NIW to open management consulting office in Florida. Claimed job creation and economic benefit to underserved community with national importance. AAO held endeavor lacks sufficient prospective impact on field and economy to establish national importance despite local economic intent.
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 · Proposed management consulting business lacks prospective impact beyond company, clientele, and region; does not demonstrate significant national economic effect or industry-wide benefit.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed management consulting business lacks prospective impact beyond company, clientele, and region; does not demonstrate significant national economic effect or industry-wide benefit. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong fails; decision does not analyze second prong. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong fails; decision does not analyze third prong. |
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