EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided June 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN122024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An entrepreneur with advanced degree seeks EB-2 NIW to establish financial consulting firm projecting 25 employees and $5.8 million revenue. AAO held the proposed endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance because job creation and revenue projections are insufficient to show substantial economic benefit, and petitioner failed to show specific endeavor impacts field broadly.
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 consulting services lack demonstrated national importance; petitioner's expertise is relevant to second prong only, not endeavor itself.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed financial consulting services lack demonstrated national importance; petitioner's expertise is relevant to second prong only, not endeavor itself. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong fails; no analysis needed of petitioner's positioning under second prong. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong fails; third prong not reached. |
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