Published AAO appeal decisions

A financial manager sought EB-2 NIW classification proposing to advance financial management services for U.S. businesses. The AAO rejected the claim that the proposed endeavor had national importance, finding the applicant provided insufficient evidence of specific impact, scope, viability, or economic benefit. Appeal dismissed.

A personal financial advisor sought EB-2 with national interest waiver under Dhanasar framework. The AAO affirmed dismissal because the petitioner failed to establish substantial merit and national importance of the proposed endeavor, offering only generalized assertions about attracting investment and supporting clients without showing broader field or national impact.

Attorney and international tax consultant with advanced degree seeking EB-2 NIW for self-employment in tax consulting. Met underlying advanced degree classification but failed first Dhanasar prong because specific endeavor lacked national importance. Creating eight jobs and tax revenue insufficient to establish substantial prospective impact warranting waiver.

Financial analyst with advanced degree seeking EB-2 classification and national interest waiver. Petitioner proposed real estate financial advisory work but failed to establish national importance under Dhanasar first prong. AAO found proposed endeavor lacks sufficient prospective impact beyond employer and clientele to warrant waiver.

A finance consultant with advanced degree seeks EB-2 NIW. The petitioner proposed operating a financial consulting company. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the endeavor lacks national importance and substantial positive economic effects required under Dhanasar.