Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — International Taxation (2023): did not establish the national importance of his proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of his proposed endeavor, which is the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. Although the petitioner's plan to establish a law firm focused on international tax has substantial merit, the AAO concluded that the record did not show its potential prospective impact would be significant enough to be of national importance.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The U.S.
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