Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Finance (2024): 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 under the Dhanasar framework. While the AAO acknowledged the substantial merit of working as a financial advisor, it found the petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence that his specific work would have a broader impact on his field or the U.S. economy beyond his direct clientele.
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Substantial Merit Of The Proposed Endeavor National Importance Of The Proposed Endeavor Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
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