Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Insurance (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. While the endeavor to provide insurance and risk-management consultancy had substantial merit, the petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to show its prospective impact would be broader than a local level and would not significantly affect the insurance industry or the U.S. economy.
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Substantial Merit National Importance
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