EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social scienceIndividualDecided June 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN162022_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Legal analyst with advanced degree sought NIW. AAO found proposed work has substantial merit but lacks national importance because it would not extend beyond employer and clientele to impact field broadly or demonstrate substantial positive economic effects for the nation.
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; legal analyst work would not impact field broadly or create substantial U.S. job growth
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; legal analyst work would not impact field broadly or create substantial U.S. job growth |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; remaining prongs not reached |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; remaining prongs not reached |
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