Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Specialty Lighting (2024): did not establish his proposed endeavor is of national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor is of national importance, a key requirement under the Dhanasar framework. Although the endeavor had substantial merit and the petitioner was well-positioned, he did not provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the prospective impact of his work would be broader than for his own company and rise to a level of national import.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
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