EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided August 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG012023_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Self-petitioner entrepreneur in finance seeking NIW as EB-2. Claimed endeavor of financial advisory and training has substantial merit and national importance. AAO held the endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance because evidence does not show broader impact on the finance industry or economy beyond the business itself.
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 financial advisory and training endeavor lacks sufficient evidence of national impact beyond own company and clients
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed financial advisory and training endeavor lacks sufficient evidence of national impact beyond own company and clients |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved for future consideration |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved for future consideration |
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