EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social scienceIndividualDecided 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL192023_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Lawyer from Kazakhstan sought EB-2 with national interest waiver. AAO affirmed denial because endeavor lacked national importance. Russian language skills and geopolitical concerns unpersuasive; proposed immigration paralegal work limited to local scope without broader regional or national impact.
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 · National importance lacking; no evidence of projected U.S. economic impact or job creation from endeavor
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | National importance lacking; no evidence of projected U.S. economic impact or job creation from endeavor |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached per Dhanasar framework |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached per Dhanasar framework |
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