Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Mechanical Engineering (2024): did not establish his proposed endeavor, opening a
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, opening a microbrewery, has national importance as required by the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO found that the petitioner did not demonstrate that his specific business would have broader implications or substantial positive economic effects to meet this standard.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver (Dhanasar)
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