Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Engineering (2023): did not establish his proposed endeavor had national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance. The AAO found that the petitioner's evidence, including his business plan and an expert letter, relied on general industry statistics and lacked specific data to support claims of substantial positive economic effects or significant job creation attributable to his specific venture.
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Eligibility For Eb-2 Classification (Advanced Degree) Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, A Waiver Of The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The U.S.
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