Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Ballet (2025): did not establish her proposed endeavor, a dance studio,
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor, a dance studio, had national importance. Although the endeavor was found to have substantial merit, the petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence that its benefits in public health, social equity, or economic impact would extend beyond the local community to a national level.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Benefits The United States
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