Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Education (2024): did not establish eligibility for a National Interest
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a National Interest Waiver under the Dhanasar framework. While the petitioner's proposed endeavor in higher education consulting was found to have substantial merit, he did not prove it was of 'national importance,' failing to show its potential impact would extend beyond his direct clients to affect the field or the U.S. economy more broadly.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
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