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Published AAO appeal decisions
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2005-2026
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Aug 31, 2026
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- EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social scienceDec 2023Dismissed
A legal consultant with an advanced degree sought EB-2 national interest waiver for a corporate consultancy business. The AAO dismissed the appeal, holding that projected revenue and job creation from legal and tax services lacked evidence of national importance and did not demonstrate substantial positive economic effects reaching national scale.
0 of 3 criteria metRead → - EB-2 NIWLaw, policy, social scienceDec 2023Dismissed
A lawyer sought NIW for EB-2 classification. Petitioner claimed the endeavor assisting companies with business transactions would benefit the U.S. economy. The AAO affirmed denial, finding the proposed endeavor lacked national importance because benefits would not extend beyond individual clients or the field generally.
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