Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Social Work: did not establish the 'national importance' prong of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the national interest waiver framework. While the Director acknowledged the endeavor's 'substantial merit,' the petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate that her proposed work with at-risk youth would have a potential prospective impact on a national scale, beyond the direct recipients of her non-profit's services.
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Substantial Merit National Importance
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