EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsEmployerDecided May 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY302024_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedMetBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Accountant sought EB-2 with national interest waiver for business consulting system for small businesses. AAO held first prong failed: proposed endeavor lacked national importance as general information about small business recovery did not establish specific prospective impact on field or nation; speculation insufficient.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Well positioned · Director determined petitioner well positioned; AAO did not disturb this finding.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · AAO held proposed consulting system lacked national importance; benefiting some small businesses does not establish broader industry impact or substantial national effect.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | AAO held proposed consulting system lacked national importance; benefiting some small businesses does not establish broader industry impact or substantial national effect. |
 Well positioned | Met | Director determined petitioner well positioned; AAO did not disturb this finding. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | AAO declined to address third prong after finding first prong failed. |
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