Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Law (2025): the motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because
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Decision Summary
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the previous finding that his proposed endeavor lacked national importance. The petitioner, a lawyer, did not provide sufficient evidence that his proposed consulting firm would have a substantial positive economic impact or create significant U.S. employment to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework.
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National Importance Of The Proposed Endeavor Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
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