EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided September 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP022021_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A financial manager claiming advanced degree and NIW proposed to provide financial services to U.S. companies and individuals. The AAO affirmed dismissal, holding the endeavor lacked national importance and would not impact the finance field broadly despite industry importance.
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 financial services work lacks national importance. No evidence of impact beyond employer and clients or substantial economic effects.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed financial services work lacks national importance. No evidence of impact beyond employer and clients or substantial economic effects. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not analyzed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not analyzed |
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