Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Business Development (2024): did not establish the 'national importance' of his proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor as required by the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While his work in business development, real estate, and mineral water markets had substantial merit, the evidence did not demonstrate a broader national impact beyond his specific clients or the local Florida area. The petitioner also did not sufficiently show how his endeavor would create a significant number of U.S. jobs or have other substantial positive economic effects.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
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