EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social scienceIndividualDecided October 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT162025_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Immigration attorney seeking NIW to provide visa guidance to foreign nationals. Claimed endeavor advances U.S. talent attraction priorities. AAO dismissed, finding specific proposed work lacked national importance; it would benefit individual clients without demonstrating prospective impact on immigration field or economy broadly.
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 · Proposed immigration law services limited to clientele; no evidence of broader field or economic impact at national level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed immigration law services limited to clientele; no evidence of broader field or economic impact at national level |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached |
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