Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Law (2024): did not establish the 'national importance' prong of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the national interest waiver framework. Although the Director found her proposed endeavor to provide legal and business consulting services had substantial merit, the petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to show it would have a broad enough prospective impact on a national scale, such as through significant job creation or other substantial positive economic effects.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefits The U.S.)
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