dismissed
EB-2 NIW
dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Cosmetology
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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.
Criteria Discussed
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S.
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