Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Financial Markets (2025): the AAO found that the petitioner qualified for the
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Decision Summary
The AAO found that the petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of exceptional ability, withdrawing the Director's initial negative finding on that point. However, the appeal was ultimately dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had the requisite national importance under the Dhanasar framework, as he did not demonstrate a broader impact beyond his own company and clients.
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Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit National Importance
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