Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Video Game Design (2023): did not establish the proposed endeavor was of national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed endeavor was of national importance under the Dhanasar framework. While the Director and AAO agreed the endeavor had substantial merit, the record did not show its potential impact would extend beyond the petitioner's own business and clients to affect the field more broadly.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
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