Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Food Safety (2024): did not establish the national importance of his proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. While the AAO found the endeavor to improve food safety practices had substantial merit, it concluded that the petitioner's plan to start a consulting business would primarily impact his own clients rather than the broader field or industry on a national scale.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance, A Waiver Of The Job Offer Requirement Would Be Beneficial To The U.S.
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