EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided February 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB262024_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Accounting and tax specialist sought self-petitioner NIW to work with small and medium businesses on compliance and strategic financial planning. AAO agreed endeavor has substantial merit but found no national importance because petitioner failed to demonstrate broader implications beyond his own clients or impact on accounting field.
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 · Decision found substantial merit but rejected national importance; specific endeavor lacked demonstrated broader implications beyond own business and clients
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Decision found substantial merit but rejected national importance; specific endeavor lacked demonstrated broader implications beyond own business and clients |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached |
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