EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided August 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG042025_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Financial advisor and entrepreneur seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver proposes to grow small and medium-sized enterprises and improve tax systems. AAO held she lacked advanced degree eligibility; also did not establish national importance of the specific endeavor, as projections were uncorroborated and methods lacked demonstrated innovation or broader field 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 national importance; uncorroborated business plan projections insufficient; no demonstrated innovation with broader field implications.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; uncorroborated business plan projections insufficient; no demonstrated innovation with broader field implications. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong analysis reserved as not dispositive. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong analysis reserved as not dispositive. |
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