Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Chemical Engineering (2023): did not establish the national importance of their proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of their proposed endeavor, a key requirement under the Dhanasar framework. While the endeavor was deemed to have substantial merit, the AAO agreed with the Director that the record did not sufficiently demonstrate its potential prospective impact to a degree that would be considered of national importance.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
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