EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided September 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP232024_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An accountant claimed EB-2 classification as advanced degree professional and sought NIW for a consultancy initiative. The AAO dismissed because the petitioner lacked qualifying advanced degree documentation and failed to establish national importance of the proposed endeavor.
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 accounting consultancy lacked demonstrated national importance; insufficient evidence of substantial positive economic effects or broader implications.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed accounting consultancy lacked demonstrated national importance; insufficient evidence of substantial positive economic effects or broader implications. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed and petitioner lacked underlying EB-2 eligibility; reserved. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed and petitioner lacked underlying EB-2 eligibility; reserved. |
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