EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided October 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT102024_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A financial consultant sought NIW as EB-2 to operate a strategic advisory firm. The service center approved his advanced degree status but denied national interest waiver, finding insufficient evidence of endeavor's national importance. The AAO affirmed, holding unsupported projections of job creation and revenue insufficient to demonstrate national significance.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed strategic financial advisory services lack corroborating evidence of broader industry implications or substantial national economic impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed strategic financial advisory services lack corroborating evidence of broader industry implications or substantial national economic impact |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed first prong; reservation of second prong analysis unnecessary |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed first prong; reservation of third prong analysis unnecessary |
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