EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided February 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB242022_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Legal analyst sought EB-2 with national interest waiver. Director found advanced degree qualification and substantial merit but denied waiver, finding no national importance. AAO affirmed, holding specific endeavor lacks broader implications beyond immediate employer and 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 (legal and paralegal services) has substantial merit but lacks national importance; limited to employer and clients.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor (legal and paralegal services) has substantial merit but lacks national importance; limited to employer and clients. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; AAO reserved opinion on second prong. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; AAO reserved opinion on third prong. |
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