Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Software Development (2023): while the petitioner's proposed endeavor as a software
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's proposed endeavor as a software developer entrepreneur was found to have substantial merit, it was determined to lack the requisite national importance. The petitioner failed to show their plan would have a broad impact beyond their own clients, thereby failing the first prong of the Dhanasar framework for a national interest waiver.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance Beneficial To The United States
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