EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social scienceIndividualDecided March 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR062024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A lawyer with advanced degrees from Brazil seeks EB-2 classification and national interest waiver. She claimed her work in intellectual property, business law, and animal rights advocacy in Latin America would advance U.S.-Brazil relations and strengthen trade. The AAO found substantial merit but no national importance: her assertions lacked specificity and evidence of measurable economic impact or broader implications beyond general legal practice.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; specific impact on U.S. economy or broader legal field not demonstrated.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; specific impact on U.S. economy or broader legal field not demonstrated. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached or analyzed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached or analyzed. |
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