Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Law (2024): did not establish his proposed endeavor to practice law had
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor to practice law had 'national importance' under the Dhanasar framework. While his work had substantial merit, the petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to show that its prospective impact would extend beyond his immediate clients and employer to affect the legal field more broadly or have a significant positive economic effect on the U.S.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
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