Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Occupational Health And Safety (2023): did not establish her proposed endeavor has national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor has national importance, which is the second part of the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While her work as a risk management advisor was found to have substantial merit, the AAO concluded that its focus on educational institutions and small businesses in Florida did not establish a sufficient prospective impact on a national scale.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
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