Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Entrepreneurship: did not establish the national importance of his proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor, which was to expand his pet sitting and boarding company. While the AAO found the petitioner did qualify for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, it agreed with the Director that the petitioner did not demonstrate how his specific business would have a broader impact on his field or the nation beyond his own company and customers.
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Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
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