EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social scienceIndividualDecided April 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR222026_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Legal consultant in alternative dispute resolution sought EB-2 with national interest waiver. Proposed establishing consultancy for ADR and public bond investment. AAO dismissed, finding the specific endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance; petitioner confused field importance with endeavor-specific impact and failed to show broader implications.
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 endeavor lacks demonstrated broader implications or national importance; job creation and economic effects not clearly established.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks demonstrated broader implications or national importance; job creation and economic effects not clearly established. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved judgment on remaining prongs. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved judgment on remaining prongs. |
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