Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Security Consulting (2023): did not establish his proposed endeavor, a security
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor, a security consulting firm, had national importance under the Dhanasar framework. While the endeavor was found to have substantial merit, the AAO concluded that its impact would be limited to its clients and did not have broader implications for the field or societal welfare that would justify a national interest waiver.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement
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