Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Information Technology (2024): did not establish the national importance of their specific
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of their specific proposed endeavor. While the general IT field has substantial merit, the petitioner did not demonstrate that their particular business would have a prospective impact on a national scale, instead focusing on the importance of the industry as a whole.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance Beneficial To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
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