Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — International Banking (2024): did not establish the 'national importance' of their
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of their proposed endeavor, which is the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the endeavor had substantial merit, the petitioner improperly relied on the general importance of the international banking industry instead of demonstrating the specific, prospective national impact of their own work.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States In Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
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