EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsEmployerDecided November 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV192024_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
International banking manager with advanced degree sought NIW as EB-2 professional. AAO dismissed, finding industry importance does not establish national importance of specific proposed endeavor; petitioner failed to demonstrate prospective impact on field or economy beyond individual employment.
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 · Working in international banking industry insufficient; lacks evidence of specific proposed endeavor's broader impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Working in international banking industry insufficient; lacks evidence of specific proposed endeavor's broader impact |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Second prong not reached as first prong dispositive |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Third prong not reached as first prong dispositive |
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