dismissed
EB-2 NIW
dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Social Work
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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.
Criteria Discussed
Substantial Merit National Importance
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