Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Marketing (2023): did not meet the criteria for a National Interest Waiver
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the criteria for a National Interest Waiver under the Dhanasar framework. Although her proposed digital marketing agency was found to have substantial merit, she did not sufficiently demonstrate that the endeavor had national importance, as its impact was not shown to extend beyond her immediate business and clients. Therefore, she failed to meet the first prong of the required analysis.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
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