Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Business Consulting (2024): did not establish the 'national importance' of her proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor. While her work as a consultant for small businesses was acknowledged to have merit, the AAO concluded that the evidence did not establish that her individual contributions would have a broad prospective impact on a national scale, beyond her immediate clients.
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The Proposed Endeavor Has Both Substantial Merit And National Importance The Individual Is Well-Positioned To Advance Their Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
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