Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Architecture (2024): 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. While the AAO agreed that his work in affordable and disaster-resilient housing had 'substantial merit', the petitioner did not demonstrate how his specific project would have a broad impact on his field or the nation, beyond his immediate clients.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned
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