EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided February 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB242023_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A financial advisor with business ownership seeks EB-2 national interest waiver. The AAO found substantial merit in the endeavor but rejected it for lacking national importance, as operating her own business does not demonstrate significant potential to employ U.S. workers or broader economic effects.
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 of offering financial advisory services does not extend beyond company and clientele to impact industry or field broadly.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor of offering financial advisory services does not extend beyond company and clientele to impact industry or field broadly. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; decision noted petitioner's experience relates to second prong but did not evaluate it. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed. |
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