Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Cardiovascular Medicine (2020): while the petitioner's proposed research was found to have
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's proposed research was found to have substantial merit and national importance, the evidence was insufficient to demonstrate that he was well positioned to advance that research. The AAO concluded that the petitioner did not meet the second prong of the Dhanasar framework, which focuses on the individual's ability to advance their proposed endeavor.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Of Job Offer/Labor Certification
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