EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social scienceIndividualDecided September 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP192024_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Legal consultant sought EB-2 with national interest waiver for legal consulting services. Advanced degree qualification accepted. AAO held proposed endeavor lacked national importance because consulting benefits were limited to prospective employers and clients without broader economic or industry impact.
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 · Legal consulting services lack specific documented impact beyond prospective clients; no broader industry or economy-level implications
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Legal consulting services lack specific documented impact beyond prospective clients; no broader industry or economy-level implications |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached; relates to petitioner skills not endeavor |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached |
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