Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Business Consulting (2023): did not establish her proposed endeavor, providing
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor, providing consulting and mentoring services to the beauty industry, had national importance. The AAO found that the record did not show how her specific business would have broader implications or substantial positive economic effects beyond its direct clients, as required under the Dhanasar framework.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
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