Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Finance (2024): did not establish his proposed endeavor had national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor had national importance, which is the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO found that while his work as a finance specialist had merit, the evidence did not prove his activities would have a significant prospective impact on the U.S. economy or job creation beyond the benefit to his own company and clients.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, A Waiver Would Be Beneficial To The U.S.
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