Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Business Management (2023): 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, which was to open and operate a restaurant. The AAO found that the petitioner did not demonstrate how his specific project would have broader implications beyond its local customers and employees, a key requirement under the Dhanasar framework. The evidence provided was deemed more relevant to the endeavor's substantial merit or the petitioner's personal qualifications rather than its national importance.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
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