EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided July 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL142023_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An accounting consultant claims NIW for EB-2 exceptional ability classification. The AAO found she failed to meet the advanced degree requirement and did not establish at least three evidentiary criteria for exceptional ability. Since she lacked EB-2 eligibility, the court did not address the NIW national importance prongs.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Petitioner failed to establish national importance of proposed accounting endeavor under Dhanasar
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner failed to establish national importance of proposed accounting endeavor under Dhanasar |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong reserved and not analyzed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong reserved and not analyzed |
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