Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Information Technology (2023): did not establish her proposed endeavor was of national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor was of national importance, a key requirement under the Dhanasar framework. While her work as an IT consultant had substantial merit for individual businesses, the record did not demonstrate that her endeavor would have a broader impact on her field or the U.S. economy as a whole.
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Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
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