EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsEmployerDecided August 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG272025_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Financial analyst seeking EB-2 with NIW for financial advisory services initiative. AAO found petitioner lacks advanced degree meeting regulatory standard and proposed endeavor lacks national importance under Dhanasar. Insufficient evidence demonstrated prospective impact on field, employment, or economic benefits at national level.
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 financial advisory endeavor lacks specificity and national importance; insufficient evidence of prospective impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed financial advisory endeavor lacks specificity and national importance; insufficient evidence of prospective impact |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failure is dispositive |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failure is dispositive |
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