Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Chemical Engineering (2025): 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. While the endeavor was found to have substantial merit, the petitioner did not prove it would have broader implications for the industry or significant positive economic effects at a national level, as required by the Dhanasar framework.
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Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, A Waiver Would Be Beneficial To The U.S.
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