Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Economics (2023): although the Director and AAO agreed the petitioner's
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because although the Director and AAO agreed the petitioner's proposed endeavor had substantial merit, the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his plan to establish a U.S. consulting company for small businesses had national importance. The record lacked sufficient evidence that the business would have broad national implications, generate significant U.S. employment, or represent a significant advance in its field.
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Advanced Degree Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned
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