Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Information Technology (2024): did not establish his proposed endeavor had 'national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had 'national importance' under the Dhanasar framework. While the Director found the endeavor had substantial merit, the AAO agreed that the petitioner's specific business plan did not demonstrate a national or global impact, relying instead on the general importance of the information technology industry.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Job Offer Waiver Balancing Test
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