Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Information And Communications Technology (2022): did not establish the national importance of his proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of his proposed endeavor, which is the first prong of the Dhanasar framework for National Interest Waivers. While the petitioner presented a business plan for telecommunication and fiber optic consulting, the AAO agreed with the Director that the evidence was insufficient to establish that the undertaking's impact would be national in scope.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Of Job Offer/Labor Certification
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