Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Marketing (2024): did not establish the national importance of her proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. The Director and the AAO found that the petitioner did not show her work would extend beyond serving her immediate clients to impact the broader industry or field, which is a requirement under the Dhanasar framework for a national interest waiver.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability
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