Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Law (2024): did not establish the national importance of the proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the proposed endeavor at the time of filing. The AAO determined that plans to start a legal tech company and offer cybersecurity services were material changes made after the filing date and could not be considered. The original proposed endeavor as a legal analyst was not shown to have a prospective impact beyond the petitioner's direct employers or clients.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
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