EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided April 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR122025_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An accountant seeking advanced degree classification proposes to provide financial consulting targeting startups in regulatory compliance and tax planning. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the petitioner failed to establish national importance through specific evidence of substantial economic effects, regional or national job creation impact, or broader field influence.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed endeavor of providing financial consulting to startups lacks national importance; benefits limited to individual clients without documented broader economic impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor of providing financial consulting to startups lacks national importance; benefits limited to individual clients without documented broader economic impact. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failure is dispositive. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failure is dispositive. |
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