EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social scienceIndividualDecided October 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT232023_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Legal analyst with advanced degree sought national interest waiver for self-employment. AAO affirmed denial under Dhanasar because proposed endeavor lacked national importance; petitioner's business would serve only local clients without broader field implications or substantial economic effects beyond her own enterprise.
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 endeavor lacked national importance; local legal services business without regional or national impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacked national importance; local legal services business without regional or national impact |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed on national importance component |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed on national importance component |
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