Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Aeronautical Engineering (2024): the petitioner improperly attempted to change his proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner improperly attempted to change his proposed endeavor from an employee to a business founder after filing the petition. Analyzing the original endeavor, the AAO found that while it had substantial merit, the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his specific work for his employer had national importance beyond the company itself, lacking evidence of broader industry impact or significant job creation.
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Proposed Endeavor Substantial Merit National Importance Advanced Degree Professional
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