EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided June 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN082021_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Financial manager with advanced degree seeks national interest waiver for EB-2. AAO held waiver claim fails at first prong: proposed financial manager work lacks sufficient national importance because it lacks documented prospective impact beyond specific employers or broader economic effects commensurate with national significance.
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 manager role lacks specific national importance; no demonstrated broader impact on field or economy
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed financial manager role lacks specific national importance; no demonstrated broader impact on field or economy |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not analyzed per Dhanasar framework |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not analyzed per Dhanasar framework |
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