Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Industrial Engineering (2025): the motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because
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Decision Summary
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new evidence establishing the national importance of his proposed endeavor, the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO found that the evidence, including plans to hire nine employees and letters of support, did not demonstrate that his concrete paver manufacturing business would have broader implications beyond his own company and its immediate customers.
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National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
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