dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Law
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had 'national importance' under the Dhanasar framework. The AAO agreed with the Director that the petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the impact of his work as a legal consultant would extend beyond his immediate clients to affect the legal industry or U.S. economy on a broader national scale. On appeal, the petitioner did not provide new evidence or specifically address the Director's findings, leading to the dismissal.
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