Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Business Development (2024): did not establish his proposed endeavor in international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor in international trade consulting had 'national importance.' Although the endeavor was found to have substantial merit, the petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate a significant economic impact, such as widespread job creation in an economically depressed area, or broader implications for the field beyond his own company.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Benefits The U.S. (On Balance)
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