Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Business Consulting (2021): did not establish the 'national importance' of her proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the Director found her work had substantial merit, the petitioner did not demonstrate that her specific business consulting services would have broader implications or a significant positive economic impact on a national scale.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer And Labor Certification
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