EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided April 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR272023_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A financial manager self-petitioning for NIW sought waiver of job offer for EB-2 classification. He claimed his financial management work has national implications for economic growth. AAO dismissed the appeal, finding insufficient evidence that his specific proposed endeavor has national importance, broader implications in his field, significant employment potential, or substantial economic effects for the nation.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Director found substantial merit but not national importance; AAO affirmed finding that petitioner's generic financial management work lacks demonstrated broader implications beyond clientele, significant employment potential, or substantial economic effects
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Director found substantial merit but not national importance; AAO affirmed finding that petitioner's generic financial management work lacks demonstrated broader implications beyond clientele, significant employment potential, or substantial economic effects |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; further analysis unnecessary under Dhanasar framework |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; further analysis unnecessary under Dhanasar framework |
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