Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Information Technology (2022): the petitioner failed to sufficiently demonstrate the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to sufficiently demonstrate the national importance of his proposed endeavor, which is the first prong of the Dhanasar framework for a national interest waiver. Although the AAO determined that the petitioner did qualify for the underlying EB-2 classification based on exceptional ability, his business plan for an IT solutions company did not adequately explain or support its sales and staffing projections to establish a prospective impact on a national scale.
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Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Beneficial To Waive Labor Certification
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