EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided July 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL312024_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Self-petitioner actuary and insurance underwriter seeking EB-2 NIW for contingency insurance and underwriting firm targeting sports, leisure, and entertainment industries. AAO found no national importance; petitioner's experience and industry reputation do not establish that endeavor rises to level of national importance required under Dhanasar.
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 · Underdeveloped U.S. contingency insurance market acknowledged but addition of one company, despite petitioner capability, lacks demonstrated prospective impact meeting national importance standard.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Underdeveloped U.S. contingency insurance market acknowledged but addition of one company, despite petitioner capability, lacks demonstrated prospective impact meeting national importance standard. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed. |
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