Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Civil And Mechanical Engineering (2023): the motion to reconsider was dismissed because the
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Decision Summary
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the AAO's prior decision was based on an incorrect application of law or policy. The petitioner improperly relied on the vacated NYSDOT legal standard instead of the current Dhanasar framework and did not provide sufficient evidence to establish the national importance of their proposed endeavor.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiver Would Benefit The U.S.
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