EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social scienceIndividualDecided February 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB292024_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Legal consultant from Brazil sought NIW as EB-2 advanced degree professional. AAO dismissed appeal, agreeing with director that while proposed endeavor had substantial merit, applicant failed to establish national importance because general legal consulting lacked demonstrated prospective impact on field or economy.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Legal consulting services in important field insufficient; no evidence of broad impact or national economic significance
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Legal consulting services in important field insufficient; no evidence of broad impact or national economic significance |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not analyzed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not analyzed |
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