Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Business (2022): 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. The AAO determined that the petitioner's focus on growing his own company meant the primary benefits would accrue to his business and its clients, rather than having the broader national or global implications required.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Waiver Benefit To The U.S.
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