EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsEmployerDecided March 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR062025_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A healthcare manufacturing company petitioned for an EB-2 national interest waiver for a financial manager continuing existing work at a U.S. location. The AAO found the proposed endeavor lacked national importance despite STEM-related arguments and industry documentation, as neither work experience nor field shortage alone established broader impact. Appeal dismissed.
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 management work at one company location lacked evidence of national importance, broader field implications, or strategic competitive advantage.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed financial management work at one company location lacked evidence of national importance, broader field implications, or strategic competitive advantage. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; field experience relates to second prong, not analyzed after first prong denial. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; reserved when national importance not established. |
A published decision describes one case. It is not legal advice and not a prediction for yours.