Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Law (2023): did not establish her proposed endeavor has national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor has national importance, a requirement under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO found that her plan to provide legal consulting on Brazilian tax law did not demonstrate broader implications or a national impact beyond her own business and clients. As this prong was not met, the appeal was denied without further review of the remaining criteria.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
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