Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Finance (2025): did not establish her proposed endeavor of establishing a
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor of establishing a financial consulting company has 'national importance' under the Dhanasar framework. While the AAO agreed the endeavor had 'substantial merit' and would benefit her clients, she did not show it would have broader implications for the field or a significant positive economic effect on a national scale.
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Substantial Merit National Importance
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