Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Business Development (2023): did not establish the 'national importance' of their
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of their proposed endeavor. The AAO determined that the petitioner did not demonstrate how their entrepreneurial and consulting services would impact their field more broadly or have national implications, beyond the specific companies that might use their services.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
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