Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Marketing (2023): did not establish her proposed endeavor had national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor had national importance, which is a key requirement under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the Director found her proposed work had substantial merit, the AAO concluded that her plan to start a marketing consulting firm did not show a potential prospective impact on a national scale, but rather benefits limited to her future clients.
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Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver (Dhanasar)
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