Dismissed EB-2 NIW

EB-2 NIW Dismissed โ€” Business (2024): did not establish his proposed endeavor has national

๐Ÿ“… 2024-09-16 ๐Ÿ‘ค Individual ๐Ÿ“‚ Business

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Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. Although his business ventures had substantial merit, he did not demonstrate that their impact, in terms of job creation or economic effects, would extend beyond a local level to be considered nationally significant.

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Criteria Discussed

Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
๐Ÿ“„ Original decision (USCIS PDF)

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