EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided September 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP252023_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Financial manager with advanced degree sought national interest waiver for consulting firm providing financial planning and company valuation services. AAO found endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; projected eight million dollars in revenue and twenty-one jobs insufficient to demonstrate national-level economic impact. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Specific endeavor lacks national importance; projected revenue and job creation insufficient to demonstrate substantial economic effects
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Specific endeavor lacks national importance; projected revenue and job creation insufficient to demonstrate substantial economic effects |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second and third prongs reserved |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second and third prongs reserved |
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