EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided February 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB092024_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Specialist in private equity and international capital markets seeking national interest waiver for EB-2 self-petition. Petitioner claimed national importance of foreign investment endeavor. AAO dismissed because proposed endeavor lacked specificity and evidence addressed field-level importance rather than specific endeavor impact.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed endeavor too broadly described; evidence addressed field importance, not specific endeavor impact; material changes to projects post-filing.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor too broadly described; evidence addressed field importance, not specific endeavor impact; material changes to projects post-filing. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Decision reserves opinion on second prong after finding first prong fails. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Decision reserves opinion on third prong after finding first prong fails. |
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