Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Automobile Restoration (2023): did not establish the national importance of his proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor, which is restoring automobile interiors. The AAO concluded that the evidence did not show the petitioner's small business would create significant employment or have a substantial economic impact beyond a local level, as required under the Dhanasar framework.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance
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