Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Agricultural Economics (2012): the director found the petitioner qualified as a member of
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Decision Summary
The director found the petitioner qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but denied the petition because the petitioner had not established that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national interest. The AAO dismissed the appeal, agreeing with the director's conclusion on the national interest waiver.
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Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
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