Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Agribusiness (2024): did not establish the 'national importance' prong of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO found that while her proposed agribusiness consulting services had substantial merit, their impact would be limited to individual clients and would not affect the industry more broadly.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit Of Waiver Outweighs Job Offer Requirement
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