Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Food Distribution (2024): did not establish his proposed endeavor has national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor has national importance. While the petitioner's plan to start a food distribution company was found to have substantial merit, the AAO concluded he did not establish that his specific, local business would have the potential for broader, national-level impact required for a national interest waiver.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
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