EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided April 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR172023_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A financial advisor seeking EB-2 with NIW to operate an investment brokerage firm. AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacked substantial merit and national importance as required under Dhanasar's first prong because no evidence demonstrated significant job creation, economic depression area impact, or broad prospective benefit to the United States.
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 wealth management firm lacks demonstrated national importance or broad economic impact beyond clients
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed wealth management firm lacks demonstrated national importance or broad economic impact beyond clients |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; decision reserved remaining Dhanasar prongs |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; decision reserved remaining Dhanasar prongs |
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