EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided April 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR222021_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A financial manager with an advanced degree sought a national interest waiver of the job offer requirement, proposing to advise businesses on investment strategies and train staff. The AAO held the endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance, since the industry's importance is not the test and economic impact went unsupported. Remaining prongs were not reached.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Endeavor not shown to extend beyond employers and clients or to produce substantial economic effects or job creation.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor not shown to extend beyond employers and clients or to produce substantial economic effects or job creation. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because the first prong was dispositive. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because the first prong was dispositive. |
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