Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Market Research And Finance (2024): the petitioner submitted a new business plan on appeal that
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner submitted a new business plan on appeal that materially changed the proposed endeavor, which cannot retroactively establish eligibility. Based on the original submission, the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed work in market research and financial services had 'national importance' with broader implications beyond the specific organizations and clients he would serve.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
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