Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Civil Construction (2023): did not establish the 'national importance' prong of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the decision acknowledged the substantial merit of the construction industry, it found that the petitioner did not demonstrate that his specific proposed work had broader implications or substantial positive economic effects that rose to the level of national importance.
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Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Weighing In Favor Of A Waiver
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