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EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided February 2026Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

FEB032026_04B5203

Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed

Our summary

A lawyer and entrepreneur sought EB-2 national interest waiver to operate a legal and financial services firm. The AAO found the proposed endeavor lacked national importance despite claims of job creation and serving national clientele. The decision focused on the specific business impact rather than industry importance, dismissing the appeal.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Merit and national importance · Proposed legal and financial services firm lacks demonstrated national importance; geographic scope insufficient

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot metProposed legal and financial services firm lacks demonstrated national importance; geographic scope insufficient
Well positionedNot reached / not discussedFirst prong failed; second prong analysis reserved as unnecessary
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedFirst prong failed; third prong analysis reserved as unnecessary

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