EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided June 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN092021_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Chief financial officer sought NIW as EB-2 member of professions with advanced degree. Petitioner proposed general CFO work to improve company financial health but did not specify employer or demonstrate how work would impact US financial sector broadly. AAO affirmed denial, finding no established national importance of the specific endeavor.
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 · Proposed endeavor as chief financial officer lacks demonstrated national importance; generalized policy work without broader sectoral implications.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor as chief financial officer lacks demonstrated national importance; generalized policy work without broader sectoral implications. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached per decision. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached per decision. |
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