EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL082021_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Financial manager sought NIW as EB-2 member of professions with advanced degree. Petitioner proposed work advising on financial investments and capital allocation. AAO affirmed denial, finding insufficient evidence that proposed endeavor would impact the financial field or nation's economy broadly or create substantial US employment.
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 · Financial manager's proposed work advising on investments and capital allocation lacks demonstrated national importance beyond immediate employer.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Financial manager's proposed work advising on investments and capital allocation lacks demonstrated national importance beyond immediate employer. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not analyzed per decision. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not analyzed per decision. |
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