Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Aircraft Mechanic (2024): did not establish his proposed endeavor has national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, which is the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The decision found that the petitioner focused on the general importance of the aviation industry and his personal skills, rather than demonstrating how his specific work as an aircraft mechanic would have a broader national impact beyond his immediate employment.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
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