Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Chemical Engineering (2021): did not establish the 'national importance' of her proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While her work was found to have substantial merit, her plans were described in general terms, focusing on her personal expertise rather than a specific project with broader implications for the United States.
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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 Job Offer
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