Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Pharmacy (2024): did not establish his proposed endeavor had 'national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor had 'national importance' under the Dhanasar framework. While the Director agreed the endeavor had 'substantial merit,' the petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to show that his proposed pharmaceutical consulting work would impact the field more broadly beyond his direct employers and clients.
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Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
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