Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Architecture (2019): the motion to reconsider a previously dismissed appeal was
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Decision Summary
The motion to reconsider a previously dismissed appeal was denied because the petitioner did not establish that her proposed endeavor, designing a multi-functional bag, met the 'national importance' criterion under the Matter of Dhanasar framework. The petitioner failed to sufficiently document plans for the product to be widely distributed or have an impact consistent with national importance. Her procedural argument that an older legal standard should have been applied was also rejected.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver (Dhanasar Framework)
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