Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Entrepreneurship (2024): did not establish her proposed endeavor, operating an
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor, operating an online eyewear company, had national importance. While the endeavor had substantial merit, the evidence did not show how this specific small business would have a significant prospective impact on a national scale, and the business plan contained conflicting statements about job creation.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Job Creation Economic Impact
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