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EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided April 2024Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

APR112024_04B5203

Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed

Our summary

Personal financial adviser seeking NIW claimed his endeavor of advising clients on finances has national importance. AAO held the endeavor lacks national importance because benefits are limited to individual clients and do not extend to broader field or economy.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Merit and national importance · Endeavor lacks national importance; impact limited to individual clients, not broader field or economy

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot metEndeavor lacks national importance; impact limited to individual clients, not broader field or economy
Well positionedNot reached / not discussedNot reached because first prong failed
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedNot reached because first prong failed

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