EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social scienceIndividualDecided February 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB072022_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A legal analyst self-petitioned for EB-2 NIW classification. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacks the national importance required under Dhanasar's first prong. The work—consulting on cross-border activities—was confined to specific employers and clients without broader field implications or substantial 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 · Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; work limited to specific employer clients without broader field or economic impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; work limited to specific employer clients without broader field or economic impact. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; decision did not analyze second prong. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; decision did not analyze third prong. |
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