EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social scienceIndividualDecided May 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY152024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Social worker with master's degree seeking NIW for EB-2 classification for self-employment in social services. AAO held petitioner did not establish national importance, as projected job creation and field importance alone insufficient to demonstrate broader impact on social work profession.
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 · Social worker's proposed self-employment endeavor lacks national importance; creating six jobs and supporting children's welfare programs insufficient for broader impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Social worker's proposed self-employment endeavor lacks national importance; creating six jobs and supporting children's welfare programs insufficient for broader impact. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Decision reserves issue after failing first prong; director found petitioner not well-positioned but determination reserved. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Decision reserves issue after failing first prong; director found waiver not beneficial but analysis reserved. |
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