Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Food Service (2023): did not establish her proposed endeavor, establishing a
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor, establishing a bakery, had national importance. While the endeavor had substantial merit, the petitioner did not establish how her specific business would impact the food service sector more broadly, beyond her own customers. The evidence provided did not show broader implications or a prospective impact rising to the level of national importance required under the Dhanasar framework.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Exceptional Ability
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