Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Marketing (2021): did not establish their proposed endeavor has national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor has national importance, a key requirement under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. Although the petitioner's work as a marketing manager was found to have substantial merit, the AAO determined that the specific plans for his companies did not demonstrate the broader, national-level impact necessary to qualify for a national interest waiver.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Benefit To The Us To Waive Labor Certification
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