Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Ergonomics (2024): did not establish their proposed endeavor had national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor had national importance. The AAO found that the petitioner's arguments focused on the general importance of the ergonomics field rather than the specific impact of their proposed business. The provided business plan and its projections were considered too generalized and unsubstantiated to demonstrate a substantial positive economic effect on a national scale.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
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