Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Construction (2023): did not establish their proposed endeavor—operating a
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor—operating a residential remodeling company—had national importance. The AAO determined that the petitioner's business plan would primarily have a local impact and did not establish broader implications for the construction field or significant positive economic effects at a national level, thus failing the first prong of the Dhanasar framework.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
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