EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided April 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR172023_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An economics professor sought national interest waiver to provide consulting to Latino-owned businesses. AAO dismissed because petitioner failed first Dhanasar prong: proposed endeavor lacked clarity and demonstrable national importance. Vague intentions to assist small companies at unspecified stage did not establish broad field impact or substantial economic effects.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Petitioner's proposed consulting endeavor was vague and lacked clear prospective impact beyond individual clientele; no national importance demonstrated.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner's proposed consulting endeavor was vague and lacked clear prospective impact beyond individual clientele; no national importance demonstrated. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not analyzed under Dhanasar framework. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not analyzed under Dhanasar framework. |
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