Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Fitness And Well-Being (2024): did not establish his proposed endeavor of providing
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor of providing fitness and well-being consulting services had national importance. The AAO found that the petitioner's work would only benefit his immediate clients and did not show broader implications for the field or substantial positive economic effects for the United States, as required by the first prong of the Dhanasar framework.
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Substantial Merit National Importance
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