EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided June 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN112024_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A legal tax consultant sought EB-2 NIW for establishing a consulting company to serve small and medium-sized businesses. The AAO found substantial merit but concluded the petitioner failed to demonstrate the specific endeavor would have national importance or broader industry impact beyond his 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 · Proposed legal tax consulting endeavor had substantial merit but failed to demonstrate national importance; claimed HUBZone location and addressing labor shortage insufficient.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed legal tax consulting endeavor had substantial merit but failed to demonstrate national importance; claimed HUBZone location and addressing labor shortage insufficient. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved analysis of remaining prongs. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved analysis of remaining prongs. |
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