Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Pastoral Psychology (2024): did not establish his proposed endeavor had 'national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had 'national importance,' which is the first prong of the Dhanasar framework for a national interest waiver. The petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to show his proposed family counseling center would have a broader impact on the industry or the U.S. economy beyond his prospective clients. Additionally, the Director noted that the petitioner's submission of a new business plan constituted an impermissible material change to the petition.
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National Importance Dhanasar Framework Impermissible Material Change
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