Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Event Planning (2023): did not establish her proposed endeavor of operating an
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor of operating an event planning company had national importance. While the Director conceded the endeavor had substantial merit and the petitioner was well-positioned to advance it, the AAO agreed that the evidence did not show a potential for broad impact beyond her own clients, failing to meet the national importance prong of the Dhanasar framework.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
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