Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Finance (2023): did not establish the 'national importance' of his proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. While his work as a controller was found to have substantial merit, he did not establish that his specific undertaking would have broader implications or substantial positive economic effects beyond his immediate clients, as required by the Dhanasar framework for a national interest waiver.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer Requirement
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