Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Business Consulting (2023): the petitioner did not sufficiently demonstrate the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not sufficiently demonstrate the national importance of her proposed endeavor, which was to establish a consulting office for immigrants. The AAO found the endeavor's focus on a specific region in Virginia limited its wider impact and noted inconsistencies between her stated plan and her actual experience, also withdrawing the lower finding that she was well-positioned to advance the endeavor.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Benefit To The U.S.
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