Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Martial Arts (2023): did not establish their proposed endeavor, establishing a
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor, establishing a martial arts academy, had national importance. The AAO agreed with the Director's finding that the endeavor's impact would be limited to its customers rather than having a broad impact on the field, and that projections for significant economic effects were not credible.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favoring A Waiver
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