EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social scienceIndividualDecided May 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY012023_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A lawyer seeking EB-2 national interest waiver to continue legal practice. AAO held the proposed endeavor lacks substantial national importance under Dhanasar because it would not impact the field or economy broadly, create significant jobs, or show prospective economic effects beyond her future employer.
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 · Proposed endeavor of legal work lacks prospective impact beyond employer and clients; no evidence of national importance or substantial economic benefit.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor of legal work lacks prospective impact beyond employer and clients; no evidence of national importance or substantial economic benefit. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure dispositive; second prong not analyzed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure dispositive; third prong not analyzed. |
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