EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social scienceIndividualDecided 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL172024_07B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Lawyer seeking EB-2 with NIW to establish consulting firm advising U.S. businesses on Brazilian market entry and law. Petitioner claimed endeavor impacts nationally important issues and employs CRM technology. AAO held endeavor lacks national importance; client-focused consulting does not extend beyond individual firm to impact field broadly.
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 · Proposed endeavor limited to individual client consulting; no evidence of broader field impact or national importance implications.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor limited to individual client consulting; no evidence of broader field impact or national importance implications. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserves determination. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserves determination. |
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