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 legal and corporate consultancy endeavor. The AAO concluded that her claims of job creation, revenue, and broader economic 'ripple effects' were speculative, unsubstantiated, and did not demonstrate an impact rising to a national level as required by the Dhanasar framework.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
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