EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided August 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG232024_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Insurance sales agent and entrepreneur sought NIW under EB-2 based on exceptional ability. AAO dismissed appeal; though endeavor had substantial merit, petitioner failed to show national importance or broader implications beyond company and clientele despite field industry importance.
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 · Insurance sales and business endeavor lacked evidence of broader field implications, significant employment potential, or national economic effects
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Insurance sales and business endeavor lacked evidence of broader field implications, significant employment potential, or national economic effects |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed |
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