Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Law (2024): 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 as a legal consultant, which is the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. Although her work was found to have substantial merit, the AAO concluded that the evidence did not demonstrate how her specific services would have a prospective impact extending beyond her potential clients or employers to benefit the U.S. more broadly.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, A Waiver Would Be Beneficial To The United States
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