EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsEmployerDecided June 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN292021_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Financial analyst seeking national interest waiver. Director found substantial merit but denied on national importance grounds. AAO affirmed; petitioner relied on prior accomplishments rather than demonstrating proposed work would impact industry broadly or create substantial U.S. 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 financial analysis work lacks national importance; no demonstrated broader industry impact or substantial U.S. economic benefits beyond employer
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed financial analysis work lacks national importance; no demonstrated broader industry impact or substantial U.S. economic benefits beyond employer |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failure is dispositive |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failure is dispositive |
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