Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Business Consulting (2024): did not establish his proposed endeavor has 'national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has 'national importance,' a key requirement under the Dhanasar framework. Although the endeavor was found to have substantial merit, the petitioner did not show that creating a small number of direct and indirect jobs would have an economic impact significant enough to rise to a national level, beyond benefiting his direct clients.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Benefits The U.S.
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