Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Physical Fitness (2024): did not establish their proposed endeavor had 'national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor had 'national importance.' While the AAO found the plan to open a physical fitness company had substantial merit, the petitioner did not prove its impact would extend beyond its direct clients or have a significant national-level economic effect through job creation or other means.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
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