dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Pastoral Counseling
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the AAO acknowledged the endeavor's 'substantial merit,' it found the evidence insufficient to demonstrate that the petitioner's pastoral counseling work would have a broader impact beyond his prospective clients or create substantial positive economic effects for the United States.
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