EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social scienceIndividualDecided March 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR182024_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Legal professional holding advanced degree sought national interest waiver. Director found substantial merit but not national importance of initial endeavor. Petitioner submitted new endeavor in RFE response; AAO rejected it as material change and evaluated only initial endeavor (general legal practice), which lacked national importance. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not reached / not discussed | Initial endeavor as legal professional lacked national importance; changed proposed endeavor in RFE response was material change not considered |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; issue reserved |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; issue reserved |
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