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EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social scienceEmployerDecided March 2026Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

MAR062026_01B5203

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

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.

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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

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot metPetitioner failed to establish specific proposed endeavor; vague intent to study and practice law insufficient.
Well positionedNot reached / not discussedCannot be determined without specific proposed endeavor established at filing.
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedCannot be determined without specific proposed endeavor established at filing.

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