EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social scienceIndividualDecided June 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN142021_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A legal consultant self-petitioned for EB-2 NIW classification. The AAO dismissed the appeal, agreeing the proposed endeavor lacks national importance under Dhanasar's first prong. Cross-border business consulting for a specific firm and its clients did not demonstrate broader implications for the field or substantial positive economic effects.
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 lacks national importance; international legal consulting limited to specific employer and clientele without broader field impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; international legal consulting limited to specific employer and clientele without broader field impact. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; decision did not analyze second prong. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; decision did not analyze third prong. |
A published decision describes one case. It is not legal advice and not a prediction for yours.