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, which is the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While his consulting company was found to have substantial merit, the petitioner did not demonstrate that its impact would extend beyond his immediate clientele to affect his field or the U.S. economy more broadly. The business plan's projections for job creation and economic growth were considered unsubstantiated.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiving Job Offer Requirement
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