EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided March 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR112026_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Certified investment analyst with advanced degree seeks EB-2 with national interest waiver. Claimed endeavor has national importance for U.S. investment and capital markets. AAO affirmed denial, finding endeavor lacks national importance; tailored consulting services lack broadly applicable measures and evidence of substantial economic ripple effects or national-level impact.
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 · Endeavor lacks national importance; localized consulting services and transaction values lack broader implications or substantial positive economic effects
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor lacks national importance; localized consulting services and transaction values lack broader implications or substantial positive economic effects |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; decision reserves analysis of remaining prongs |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; decision reserves analysis of remaining prongs |
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