EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social scienceIndividualDecided September 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP242024_09B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A pastoral psychology and theology professional seeks EB-2 national interest waiver for proposed family counseling center. The AAO dismissed the appeal, adopting the Director's decision that the petitioner failed to establish national importance. While the services address important social needs, evidence does not demonstrate substantial positive national economic effects or broader field 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 · Proposed family counseling center lacks evidence of broader impact beyond prospective clients and families; no sufficient documentation of national economic impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed family counseling center lacks evidence of broader impact beyond prospective clients and families; no sufficient documentation of national economic impact. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision adopts Director's analysis and does not address second prong. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because national importance not established; further analysis on third prong serves no meaningful purpose. |
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