EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided March 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR202024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A legal consultant qualified for EB-2 advanced degree seeks NIW to own and operate legal consulting company serving clients in Brazil. AAO found petitioner failed Dhanasar first prong; proposed business lacks national importance and general business administration generalizations insufficient to demonstrate specific endeavor impact.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed legal consulting company lacks national importance; does not show broader implications beyond clients or substantive economic effects
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed legal consulting company lacks national importance; does not show broader implications beyond clients or substantive economic effects |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong reserved and not analyzed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong reserved and not analyzed |
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