EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social scienceIndividualDecided July 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL242023_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An attorney seeking registration as registered foreign legal consultant in California requested EB-2 national interest waiver. The AAO found no well-detailed proposed endeavor description, no demonstration that cross-border legal advice would have significant broader implications, and noted post-filing evidence of French legal authorization was untimely. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Registered foreign legal consultant practice lacked specific detailed description and broader implications; benefits limited to individual clients
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Registered foreign legal consultant practice lacked specific detailed description and broader implications; benefits limited to individual clients |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure made analysis unnecessary |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure made analysis unnecessary |
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