Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Information Technology (2024): did not establish his proposed endeavor has national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, which is a required component of the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO found the petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to show his IT consulting services firm would have broader implications, significant potential to employ U.S. workers, or substantial positive economic effects beyond his own company.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S.
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