Dismissed EB-2 NIW

EB-2 NIW Dismissed โ€” Law (2023): did not establish the national importance of his proposed

๐Ÿ“… 2023-08-10 ๐Ÿ‘ค Individual ๐Ÿ“‚ Law

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Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of his proposed endeavor. The petitioner's description of his work was inconsistent, shifting from practicing law to management consulting and international trade, which were deemed improper material changes to the petition after filing.

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Criteria Discussed

Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
๐Ÿ“„ Original decision (USCIS PDF)

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