Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Insurance (2023): did not establish the national importance of her proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. While the endeavor had substantial merit, the petitioner did not demonstrate that her specific insurance consulting company would have broader implications beyond her clients, focusing instead on the general importance of the insurance industry. The projected economic effects and job creation were not considered substantial enough to meet the national importance standard under the Dhanasar framework.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States In Waiving Job Offer
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