Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Finance (2024): the petitioner materially changed her proposed endeavor
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner materially changed her proposed endeavor after filing, from working as an independent financial manager to starting her own company. The AAO agreed with the Director that a petitioner must establish eligibility at the time of filing. Additionally, the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her endeavor, even as amended, had the requisite national importance under the Dhanasar framework.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver Eligibility At Time Of Filing
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