Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Urban Planning (2024): did not establish her proposed endeavor has national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor has national importance, a key prong of the Matter of Dhanasar framework. Although the Director found the endeavor had substantial merit, the petitioner did not adequately connect her specific plans for developing '15-minute cities' in Virginia to a broader prospective national impact.
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Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
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