EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL212020_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Financial analyst petitioner sought national interest waiver. AAO found petitioner qualified for advanced degree classification but dismissed appeal, concluding proposed work lacked national importance under Dhanasar's first prong; services benefited employer and clients only without sufficient evidence of broader economic effects or job creation.
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 financial analysis work lacks national importance; limited to employer and clientele without demonstrating broader economic impact or job creation
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed financial analysis work lacks national importance; limited to employer and clientele without demonstrating broader economic impact or job creation |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; further analysis under second and third prongs would serve no meaningful purpose |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; further analysis under second and third prongs would serve no meaningful purpose |
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