EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social scienceIndividualDecided December 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC122023_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Attorney and tax law specialist seeks NIW for self-employment in legal and tax consulting focused on international trade. AAO dismissed appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacked national importance, failing the first Dhanasar prong because it would not impact the tax or business law field beyond her direct clients.
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 endeavor lacks national importance; limited to serving specific clientele without broader field impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; limited to serving specific clientele without broader field impact. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; issue reserved. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; issue reserved. |
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