Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Early Childhood Education (2024): did not establish his proposed endeavor is of national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor is of national importance. The AAO agreed with the Director that a new business plan submitted in response to an RFE constituted an impermissible material change to the petition, as it fundamentally altered the nature and scope of the initial proposal by drastically increasing staffing, revenue projections, and the target age group without justification.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States Advanced Degree Professional Material Change
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