EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided June 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN162021_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An accountant with advanced degree sought national interest waiver for EB-2 classification. The petitioner claimed his tax planning and accounting work would have national importance. The AAO found the proposed endeavor had substantial merit but lacked national importance because benefits would not extend beyond his employer and clients or impact the accounting industry 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 accounting and tax consulting work lacks national importance; benefits limited to employer and clients, no broader industry or economic impact demonstrated.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed accounting and tax consulting work lacks national importance; benefits limited to employer and clients, no broader industry or economic impact demonstrated. |
 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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