Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Filmmaking (2024): did not establish their proposed endeavor—founding a
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor—founding a consulting and production company for filmmaking and video services—had national importance. The Director and the AAO concluded that the record did not establish how the venture's potential impact would have implications beyond its immediate clients and employees, or how it would offer a substantial positive economic benefit at a level commensurate with national importance, thus failing the first prong of the Dhanasar framework.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The U.S.
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