Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Pest Control (2023): did not establish the national importance of his proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. While the endeavor of operating an integrated pest control business has merit, the record did not demonstrate that its impact would extend beyond its local clients to affect the industry or U.S. more broadly. The petitioner also failed to show how the endeavor advanced a critical STEM technology or had significant potential for positive economic effects on a national scale.
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Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
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