Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Ranch Management (2025): did not establish his proposed endeavor has national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. While the AAO found that he qualified for the underlying EB-2 classification and his endeavor had substantial merit, he did not provide sufficient independent and objective evidence to prove his ranch management business would have a broader impact on his field or the nation as required under the Dhanasar framework.
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Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance
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