Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Business Consulting (2023): the motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner
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Decision Summary
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner presented a new business plan for a different endeavor (business consulting) than the one in the original petition (cleaning services). The AAO determined that eligibility must be established at the time of filing and the governing framework does not permit the substitution of a proposed endeavor after filing. Since the new evidence related to a post-filing endeavor, it could not establish eligibility for the original petition.
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Motion To Reopen Requirements Eligibility At Time Of Filing Substitution Of Proposed Endeavor
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