Outcome: Dismissed
MAR062026_01B5203
Our summary
A lawyer sought EB-2 national interest waiver (NIW). He initially stated vague intent to continue studies and practice, then materially changed his proposed endeavor on appeal to establish a legal consulting and education business. The AAO dismissed because he did not establish a specific proposed endeavor at filing, and changed proposals cannot cure defects.
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 · Petitioner failed to establish specific proposed endeavor; vague intent to study and practice law insufficient.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Not met | Petitioner failed to establish specific proposed endeavor; vague intent to study and practice law insufficient. | |
| Not reached / not discussed | Cannot be determined without specific proposed endeavor established at filing. | |
| Not reached / not discussed | Cannot be determined without specific proposed endeavor established at filing. |
A published decision describes one case. It is not legal advice and not a prediction for yours.
