Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Trucking Industry (2023): did not establish his proposed endeavor, operating a
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, operating a trucking company, had national importance. The AAO concluded that while the trucking industry itself is important, the petitioner did not provide evidence to show his specific company would impact the field more broadly or have substantial positive economic effects beyond its own localized operations.
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Substantial Merit National Importance
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