EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Lumber Industry (2024): did not establish the 'national importance' of his proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed lumber retail and wholesale business. He submitted two conflicting business plans with major discrepancies in financial forecasts, failing to resolve the inconsistency and undermining the credibility of his economic impact claims. Consequently, he did not demonstrate that his endeavor would have substantial positive economic effects, create significant employment, or otherwise rise to the level of national importance required under the Dhanasar framework.
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