EB-2 NIWFinance and economicsIndividualDecided September 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP302024_07B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Entrepreneur in finance seeks NIW. Claimed endeavor important for U.S. competitiveness and economic benefit through small business support. AAO dismissed, finding past experience does not establish prospective national importance of the specific endeavor and that industry importance alone does not meet Dhanasar standards.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Merit and national importance · First prong: substantial merit established
What was missing
- Well positioned · Industry importance and past experience insufficient; do not establish national importance of specific proposed endeavor
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | First prong: substantial merit established |
 Well positioned | Not met | Industry importance and past experience insufficient; do not establish national importance of specific proposed endeavor |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because second prong failed; reserved for future consideration |
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