EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided August 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG142024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An accountant in financial services sought EB-2 NIW based on proposing AI-driven credit risk assessment research for Treasury Department. The AAO found the proposed endeavor had substantial merit but lacked national importance because it would not extend beyond work with a single government entity to impact the field broadly.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Substantial merit established but national importance not demonstrated; proposed work insufficient to impact field broadly beyond single government entity.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Substantial merit established but national importance not demonstrated; proposed work insufficient to impact field broadly beyond single government entity. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached or analyzed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached or analyzed. |
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