EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided January 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN262024_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Finance manager with Brazil business expertise seeks NIW for EB-2 to establish consulting company. Business plan projects 23 staff and 41 direct jobs in year five. AAO holds proposed endeavor lacks national importance; modest job creation in large industry does not constitute substantial positive economic effects, and no showing of broader impact beyond company and customers.
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 business consulting endeavor lacks national importance; modest job creation in large industry and limited broader implications insufficient
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed business consulting endeavor lacks national importance; modest job creation in large industry and limited broader implications insufficient |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong reserved and not reached |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong reserved and not reached |
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