EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided August 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG302021_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Accountant sought NIW for EB-2 classification to offer finance and tax consulting to U.S. companies. Petitioner claimed benefits to U.S. economy through business activities. AAO held the proposed endeavor lacks national importance, benefiting only her employer and clients without broader accounting industry or economic implications.
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 accounting and tax consulting services benefit only employer and clients; lack broader industry or national economic impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed accounting and tax consulting services benefit only employer and clients; lack broader industry or national economic impact. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Decision did not analyze second prong after finding first prong unmet. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Decision did not reach third prong after finding first prong unmet. |
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