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 failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor. The AAO agreed with the Director that there was insufficient evidence to show her work would have potential implications beyond her future employers or clients, or that her past achievements had a broad impact on the legal field.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
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