dismissed
EB-2 NIW
dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Economic Development
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Decision Summary
The AAO found that the petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, withdrawing the Director's contrary finding. However, the appeal was ultimately dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor—consulting noncitizens to invest in the U.S. instead of sending remittances—had the requisite 'national importance' under the Dhanasar framework.
Criteria Discussed
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
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