Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Business Analysis (2021): 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 under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The petitioner's claims about generating 'ripple effects' and enhancing the competitiveness of U.S. companies were found to be general, unsupported, and not well-documented. Arguments regarding a shortage of professionals were also deemed insufficient to warrant forgoing the standard labor certification process.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
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