EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided January 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN042024_07B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An entrepreneur with advanced degree sought NIW to lead financial consulting and loan services business. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacks national importance despite general importance of entrepreneurs, and petitioner not well positioned to advance it.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · General economic importance of entrepreneurship insufficient; specific endeavor lacks demonstrated national impact
- Well positioned · Totality of evidence does not establish petitioner well positioned to advance proposed financial consulting business
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | General economic importance of entrepreneurship insufficient; specific endeavor lacks demonstrated national impact |
 Well positioned | Not met | Totality of evidence does not establish petitioner well positioned to advance proposed financial consulting business |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached due to failure of first and second prongs |
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