Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Software Development (2024): did not establish the national importance of his proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed IT consulting company. The AAO determined that general assertions about the importance of small businesses were insufficient, and the petitioner did not show his specific venture would have a broader impact beyond his immediate company and customers. The decision ultimately rested on the finding that the petitioner was not well positioned to advance the endeavor on a national scale.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The Us
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