EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided July 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL042024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Entrepreneur and financial manager with advanced degree sought NIW for EB-2 to provide business formation training and financial advice to entrepreneurs and women entrepreneurs. AAO dismissed because evidence lacked probative value and did not demonstrate national importance beyond serving specific clientele.
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 · Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; financial advice and business training business would not extend beyond clients to impact industry broadly
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; financial advice and business training business would not extend beyond clients to impact industry broadly |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Director found not met but AAO did not reach on appeal because first prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; issue is dispositive |
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