EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided May 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY232024_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A financial manager sought EB-2 classification with NIW for a business providing financial management services to small and medium enterprises. The AAO dismissed, finding the endeavor lacked both national importance and demonstrated positioning, as benefits were limited to direct clients without national implications.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Financial manager's proposed services to small businesses lack national importance; benefits limited to narrow client base without broader economic implications.
- Well positioned · AAO withdrew Director's finding; record lacks meaningful evidence of petitioner's positioning to advance the proposed endeavor.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Financial manager's proposed services to small businesses lack national importance; benefits limited to narrow client base without broader economic implications. |
 Well positioned | Not met | AAO withdrew Director's finding; record lacks meaningful evidence of petitioner's positioning to advance the proposed endeavor. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first and second prongs failed; decision reserves determination. |
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