Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Information Technology (2024): did not establish their proposed endeavor has national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor has national importance, which is the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO found that the petitioner's plan to open a computer and information systems management business, while potentially beneficial locally, did not show broader implications or a national-level impact in terms of job creation or economic effects.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Benefit To The U.S. Advanced Degree Professional
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