Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Sports Management (2024): did not establish the proposed endeavor has national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proposed endeavor has national importance, which is the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO concluded that the petitioner did not show how her business of organizing sports events would have broader implications or substantial positive economic effects beyond her prospective clients and a small number of employees.
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Substantial Merit National Importance
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