EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided May 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY172024_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Accountant seeks national interest waiver for financial consulting business serving small and medium enterprises. AAO held the endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance as it does not demonstrate significant potential for broad economic or employment effects, so waiver denied.
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 · Customized financial solutions for small businesses lack demonstrated potential to extend beyond applicant's clients to field broadly or to employ U.S. workers significantly.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Customized financial solutions for small businesses lack demonstrated potential to extend beyond applicant's clients to field broadly or to employ U.S. workers significantly. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong fails; reserved for purposes of appeal. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong fails; reserved for purposes of appeal. |
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