Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Financial Services And Accounting (2024): did not establish their proposed endeavor met the prongs of
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor met the prongs of the Dhanasar framework. Specifically, while the endeavor had substantial merit, the AAO determined its impact did not rise to the level of national importance, as its benefits were limited to the petitioner's direct clients rather than the broader United States.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
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