Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Software Development (2023): did not establish his proposed endeavor, developing
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, developing software for the property management industry, has national importance. The AAO concluded that while the endeavor has substantial merit, the evidence did not demonstrate a prospective impact beyond the petitioner's direct clients and lacked specific, objective details to support claims of broader economic significance.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance (Dhanasar Framework)
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