EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided June 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN132024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A financial analyst sought EB-2 classification as an advanced-degree professional plus a national interest waiver. The AAO found him eligible for EB-2 but determined his proposed endeavor lacked national importance; appeal dismissed without reaching waiver discretion.
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 financial services to individuals and small businesses lacked demonstrated national importance or broader field implications.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed financial services to individuals and small businesses lacked demonstrated national importance or broader field implications. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached. |
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