EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided April 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR052024_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Entrepreneur and financial markets professional sought NIW under EB-2 advanced degree as chief economist for digital currency exchange. AAO dismissed, finding the endeavor has substantial merit but fails the national importance element of Dhanasar's first prong, reserving analysis of remaining prongs.
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 · Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; benefits to individual businesses insufficient
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; benefits to individual businesses insufficient |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached or analyzed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached or analyzed |
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