EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided August 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG092024_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An entrepreneur with advanced degrees in finance and business sought EB-2 classification and a national interest waiver. The AAO affirmed denial, finding the proposed financial consulting and training endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance; general alignment with government priorities was insufficient.
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 lacked specific national importance; business plan did not establish prospective impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacked specific national importance; business plan did not establish prospective impact |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; no need for advisory findings |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; no need for advisory findings |
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