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EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided March 2025Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

MAR062025_01B5203

Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed

Our summary

A financial advisor with established company in Brazil sought national interest waiver for EB-2 as individual of exceptional ability. AAO withdrew Director's denial of exceptional ability but found proposed endeavor lacked national importance; business serving personal client base does not demonstrate broader economic or field impact.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Merit and national importance · Proposed wealth and asset management business does not demonstrate national importance; lacks broader field implications

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot metProposed wealth and asset management business does not demonstrate national importance; lacks broader field implications
Well positionedNot reached / not discussedFirst prong failed; second prong arguments reserved and not addressed
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedFirst prong failure dispositive; third prong arguments reserved

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