Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Architecture And Urban Planning (2024): did not establish her proposed endeavor in architecture and
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor in architecture and urban planning was of national importance. While the endeavor was found to have substantial merit, she did not demonstrate that its impact would extend beyond her immediate business and clients or have a significant prospective effect on her field more broadly. Merely working in an important industry with labor shortages was deemed insufficient to meet the national importance prong of the Dhanasar framework.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
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