EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided August 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG312023_07B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Business and financial consultant with advanced degree sought NIW to provide consulting and trade partnership services in South Florida. AAO held petitioner failed to establish national importance because his specific endeavor lacks broader implications and revenue projections do not demonstrate substantial positive economic effects.
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 · Petitioner demonstrated substantial merit but failed to establish national importance; proposed endeavor lacks broader implications for field or economy.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner demonstrated substantial merit but failed to establish national importance; proposed endeavor lacks broader implications for field or economy. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; expert letters addressed second prong which was not reached. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not addressed per Bagamasbad. |
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