EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL202023_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A controller seeking national interest waiver to forgo job offer requirement appealed a denial. The AAO dismissed, finding the proposed work in accounting and financial management lacks national importance because benefits would not extend beyond specific clients to impact the broader field or economy.
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 · Work as controller lacks national importance; impact limited to specific employer or clients without broader industry or economic implications
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Work as controller lacks national importance; impact limited to specific employer or clients without broader industry or economic implications |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; decision reserved opinion on remaining prongs |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; decision reserved opinion on third prong |
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