Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — History (2024): did not establish her proposed endeavor of providing expert
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a historian, failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor of providing expert witness services for immigrants was of national importance. While the endeavor was found to have substantial merit, the Director and the AAO concluded that the petitioner did not show her work would have a broader impact beyond her business and clients, thus failing a key prong of the national interest waiver test.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
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