EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided June 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN082021_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
International tax advisor petitioner sought national interest waiver. AAO found petitioner qualified for advanced degree classification but dismissed appeal, concluding proposed tax advisory services lacked national importance under Dhanasar's first prong; work limited to private clients without broader economic or field impact.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Petitioner's proposed international tax advisory services lack national importance; limited to serving private clients without broader field impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner's proposed international tax advisory services lack national importance; limited to serving private clients without broader field impact |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong analysis not reached as it would serve no meaningful purpose |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong analysis not reached as it would serve no meaningful purpose |
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