Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Aerospace Engineering (2017): did not meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework for
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework for a national interest waiver. Although his proposed work in aerospace and defense projects was found to have substantial merit, he did not provide enough specific detail to demonstrate that it would have national importance. Similarly, his proposed teaching work lacked evidence of a broader impact beyond the institutions where he would teach.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer And Labor Certification Would Be Beneficial To The Us
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