EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided June 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN262024_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A business manager and consultant with an advanced degree sought EB-2 NIW to establish a consulting company in financial education and business administration. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the petitioner failed to demonstrate national importance, lacking evidence that the proposed endeavor would impact the fields more broadly beyond serving individual clients.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Petitioner failed to establish proposed endeavor would have substantial positive economic effects or broader implications within financial education and business administration fields.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner failed to establish proposed endeavor would have substantial positive economic effects or broader implications within financial education and business administration fields. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved determination. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved determination. |
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