Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Legal Services (2021): did not meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The petitioner, a legal advisor, did not sufficiently demonstrate that his proposed endeavor of providing legal and business consulting to U.S. companies dealing with Brazil had sufficient national importance.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Is Beneficial To The U.S.
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