Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Cybersecurity (2025): did not establish the proposed endeavor had national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proposed endeavor had national importance, as required by the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO found the record did not show the petitioner's cybersecurity company would impact the industry beyond its direct clientele, create substantial employment, or have other significant positive economic effects on a national scale.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
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