Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Law (2023): did not establish the 'national importance' of her proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a lawyer, failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor. Although the Director acknowledged the endeavor's 'substantial merit,' the petitioner did not demonstrate that her legal services related to Brazilian law for U.S. companies would have a sufficiently broad impact on the U.S. economy or workforce to satisfy the requirements under the Dhanasar framework.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
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