EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided June 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN042025_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An entrepreneur and business consultant seeking EB-2 with NIW to establish a global business strategy and financial advisory firm claimed alignment with national priorities and job creation potential. The AAO found insufficient evidence that the endeavor would have broader implications or national importance beyond its clients.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Global business strategy and financial advisory firm for SMEs lacks demonstrated national importance; projected job creation and revenue figures lack sufficient evidentiary support
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Global business strategy and financial advisory firm for SMEs lacks demonstrated national importance; projected job creation and revenue figures lack sufficient evidentiary support |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; decision reserved this issue |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; decision reserved this issue |
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