Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Human Resources (2023): 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, which is a key requirement of the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO determined that the evidence consisted of broad assertions and did not sufficiently corroborate how the specific endeavor would have broader implications beyond a local or regional business, failing to rise to the level of national importance.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favoring A Waiver
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