Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Restaurant Management (2019): the petitioner established eligibility for the underlying
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Decision Summary
The petitioner established eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree. However, the appeal was dismissed because she failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor met the national interest waiver requirements under the Dhanasar framework, specifically concerning substantial merit and national importance.
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Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
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