EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided April 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR172023_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Financial manager seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver. Claimed endeavor in financial consulting has substantial merit but lacks national importance as required by Dhanasar first prong. AAO affirmed dismissal because proposed work would only benefit specific clientele, not impact industry or economy broadly.
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 financial consulting endeavor lacks prospective impact on industry or broader economy beyond clientele
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed financial consulting endeavor lacks prospective impact on industry or broader economy beyond clientele |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure dispositive; second prong not reached per Bagamasbad |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure dispositive; third prong not reached per Bagamasbad |
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