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 endeavor. Although the AAO agreed his endeavor had 'substantial merit', the petitioner did not show how his work as a software developer for financial institutions would have broader implications beyond his potential employer or clients to impact the field on a national scale.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
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