EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL102025_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An international banking and finance professional sought EB-2 with national interest waiver for a financial literacy and regulatory compliance consulting firm. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding that despite substantial merit, the endeavor lacks national importance because local economic benefits and job creation do not meet the substantial positive economic effects standard.
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 small consulting firm lacks substantial positive economic effects; revenue projections and job creation insufficient to demonstrate national importance
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed small consulting firm lacks substantial positive economic effects; revenue projections and job creation insufficient to demonstrate national importance |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; issue is dispositive |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; issue is dispositive |
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