Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Finance (2021): did not establish his proposed endeavor as a financial
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as a financial manager had national importance, which is a key requirement under the Matter of Dhanasar framework. The AAO affirmed the director's decision, also noting that the petitioner's attempt to add a new endeavor involving cryptocurrency after filing was impermissible and could not be considered.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The Us To Waive Job Offer
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