EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsEmployerDecided March 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR192026_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Private equity firm sponsored senior associate beneficiary for EB-2 national interest waiver. Beneficiary has advanced degree and experience in agriculture and infrastructure sectors, but proposed endeavor lacks national importance; work scope limited to employer and clients despite alignment with national priorities.
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 · Business activities limited to specific employer and clients; lack broader field-level impact commensurate with national importance.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Business activities limited to specific employer and clients; lack broader field-level impact commensurate with national importance. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached per agency discretion. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached per agency discretion. |
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