EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social scienceIndividualDecided April 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR292024_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Lawyer seeking NIW for EB-2 advanced degree classification to establish law practice facilitating cross-border transactions. AAO held petitioner failed to demonstrate national importance of proposed endeavor, as projected revenue and client benefits lack broader implications for legal services industry or economy.
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 legal services endeavor lacks demonstrated national economic impact or significance beyond local markets.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed legal services endeavor lacks demonstrated national economic impact or significance beyond local markets. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Decision reserves issue after failing first prong; no analysis of petitioner's ability to advance endeavor. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Decision reserves issue after failing first prong; no analysis of whether waiver serves national interest. |
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