Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Architectural Engineering (2023): did not establish the national importance of his proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. The petitioner provided inconsistent descriptions of his work, first stating he would work as an architectural engineering manager on infrastructure projects, then changing his endeavor to developing a company providing aluminum and glass structures. This lack of a clear and consistent endeavor meant he could not demonstrate the required potential prospective impact.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Test (Benefit To The U.S.)
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