Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Lobbying / Government Relations (2024): did not establish his proposed endeavor had national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor had national importance. While the endeavor was found to have substantial merit, the petitioner relied on the general importance of the healthcare industry rather than providing specific evidence that his particular consulting company would have a broader, national-level impact.
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Advanced Degree Eligibility Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
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