Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Sustainable Construction (2023): did not establish the national importance of his endeavor
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his endeavor. The record contained multiple inconsistent descriptions of the proposed work, ranging from sustainable construction consulting in Massachusetts to a solar panel installation business in Florida, which prevented a clear assessment of its impact. The petitioner did not demonstrate how his specific business activities would have a broader impact beyond his direct clients.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
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