EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided March 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR282025_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A chief financial officer and corporate treasurer sought EB-2 national interest waiver for a financial services consulting business targeting immigrant clients. The AAO affirmed denial, finding the proposed endeavor lacked national importance as it would serve only specific clients without broader industry impact or substantial economic effects in depressed areas.
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 financial consulting endeavor lacks national importance; impacts only individual clients, not industry broadly or economically depressed areas
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed financial consulting endeavor lacks national importance; impacts only individual clients, not industry broadly or economically depressed areas |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not analyzed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not analyzed |
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