EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided February 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB222024_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Treasurer and controller seeking EB-2 advanced degree classification and national interest waiver. AAO dismissed appeal, finding insufficient evidence that his proposed financial management endeavor has substantial merit or national importance as required by Dhanasar first prong; work lacks regional or national population impact.
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 treasury and controller work lacks evidence of substantial positive economic benefits or impact beyond employers and clients at national level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed treasury and controller work lacks evidence of substantial positive economic benefits or impact beyond employers and clients at national level |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; reserved for potential remand |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; reserved for potential remand |
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