Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Cosmetology (2024): did not establish her proposed endeavor had national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance, a key requirement under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework for a national interest waiver. Although her plan to open a chain of hair salons and provide training was found to have substantial merit, the AAO concluded it lacked the broader, prospective national impact required, as its effects were primarily local.
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Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S.
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