Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Design (2024): did not establish the national importance of his proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor, the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to show his design services would have a broader impact on his industry or the U.S. economy beyond his immediate clients. The assertions of innovation and substantial positive economic effects were deemed unsupported.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
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