EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided December 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC032024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Accountant with advanced degree sought NIW for providing accounting and auditing services to prospective clients. AAO found substantial merit but rejected national importance claim, finding no evidence of broad field impact, realistic business viability, or substantial employment and economic benefits.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Accountant's proposed accounting and auditing services lack national importance; no evidence of industry-wide impact or substantial positive economic effects.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Accountant's proposed accounting and auditing services lack national importance; no evidence of industry-wide impact or substantial positive economic effects. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached as dispositive. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached as dispositive. |
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