Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Insurance Brokerage (2023): did not establish his proposed endeavor, operating an
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor, operating an insurance brokerage company in Florida, was of national importance. The AAO concluded that the petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to show that his specific business would have broader implications or a significant positive economic impact beyond its direct clients, as required under the Dhanasar framework.
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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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