Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Architecture (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, a requirement under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While his work was deemed to have substantial merit, the evidence did not sufficiently detail a specific project or plan with a broad prospective impact, instead focusing on general work within his field.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
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