Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Business Development (2025): did not establish their proposed endeavor has national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor has national importance under the Dhanasar framework. Although the endeavor had substantial merit, the petitioner did not provide sufficient, credible evidence to support claims of substantial positive economic effects or significant job creation that would be commensurate with national importance.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor
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