Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Entrepreneurship (2024): did not establish the 'national importance' of her proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor, which was to create a spa center. The AAO found that while her business plan might have substantial merit, she did not provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate its potential for broader implications, significant job creation, or other substantial positive economic effects on a national scale.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefits The U.S.)
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