Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Conflict Resolution (2024): 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, which is a key part of the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. Although the endeavor in school-based conflict resolution was found to have substantial merit, the petitioner did not demonstrate how their specific project would have broader implications for the field or a significant positive economic impact on the United States.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States
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