Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Education And Training (2024): did not establish her proposed endeavor had 'national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor had 'national importance.' While the AAO agreed her plan to provide English and vocational training to newcomers had substantial merit, she did not establish that her specific venture would broadly affect the U.S. economy or the educational field on a national level, beyond her own organization and its immediate clients.
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Substantial Merit National Importance
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