EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided September 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP182024_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Economist self-petitioner sought EB-2 NIW for economic policy work. Director approved underlying EB-2 but denied NIW on national importance. AAO agreed; petitioner failed to submit documentary evidence that specific work would impact field broadly or have national importance beyond employer.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Economist's work as policy advisor lacks evidence of national importance; employer importance does not establish petitioner's endeavor's national importance
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Economist's work as policy advisor lacks evidence of national importance; employer importance does not establish petitioner's endeavor's national importance |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserves remaining Dhanasar prongs |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserves remaining Dhanasar prongs |
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