dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Finance
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed financial consulting endeavor had 'national importance.' While the AAO acknowledged the endeavor had 'substantial merit,' the petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to support claims of significant job creation or broader economic impact beyond his immediate clients. The petitioner's reliance on his personal expertise was deemed relevant to a different criterion, and general industry importance was not sufficient to establish the national importance of his specific endeavor.
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