Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Information Technology (2025): did not establish his proposed endeavor, an IT consulting
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor, an IT consulting company focused on cybersecurity, possessed the required 'national importance'. The AAO concluded that the petitioner did not establish that his business would have substantial positive economic effects, significant job creation, or broader implications for the IT field beyond serving its direct clients.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer Requirement
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