EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided August 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG132024_08B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Entrepreneur in finance seeks EB-2 NIW to establish independent financial advisory firm. Petitioner claimed substantial merit and national importance but provided conflicting descriptions of the proposed endeavor across petition, business plan, and appeal brief. AAO dismissed appeal because inconsistencies preclude establishing that the endeavor has substantial merit and national importance.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Petitioner provided inconsistent descriptions of proposed endeavor; unresolved contradictions prevent establishing national importance
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner provided inconsistent descriptions of proposed endeavor; unresolved contradictions prevent establishing national importance |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserves opinion on prongs two and three |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserves opinion on prongs two and three |
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