Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — International Development (2024): did not establish her proposed endeavor had 'national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor had 'national importance' as required by the first prong of the Matter of Dhanasar framework. The AAO concluded that the evidence was insufficient to show that her project, aimed at assisting Honduran farmers to reduce unlawful migration, would have the required broad national or global implications within its field.
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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
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