EB-2 NIWEnergy and climateEmployerDecided November 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV222024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A solar energy company sponsored an accounting manager for EB-2 NIW work on accounting and financial duties for solar and battery storage projects. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the beneficiary's specific services lacked national importance because impact was limited to company and clients, not broader industry or economy.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Accounting manager role in solar company lacks national importance; no broader field implications or substantial economic effects demonstrated
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Accounting manager role in solar company lacks national importance; no broader field implications or substantial economic effects demonstrated |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; decision reserved opinion on remaining prongs |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; decision reserved opinion on remaining prongs |
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