Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Financial Management (2024): the AAO found the petitioner did not meet the underlying
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner did not meet the underlying EB-2 classification requirement of an advanced degree professional, as she lacked five years of progressive experience after earning her bachelor's degree at the time of filing. Furthermore, the AAO concluded that the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor was of national importance, distinguishing between general industry demand and the specific prospective impact of her venture.
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Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor
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