EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided October 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT132022_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A financial manager self-petitioner sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. The Director found substantial merit and national importance but denied overall. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the petitioner failed to establish either advanced degree professional or exceptional ability status, making the underlying EB-2 classification prerequisite unmet.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not reached / not discussed | First prong found met by Director; AAO did not reach NIW analysis due to failure on underlying EB-2 eligibility |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed underlying EB-2 classification requirement |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed underlying EB-2 classification requirement |
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