Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Civil Engineering (2024): did not establish their proposed endeavor as a civil
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor as a civil project manager had national importance. Although the Director and AAO found the endeavor had substantial merit, they concluded the petitioner did not establish the broader implications or significant positive economic effects of their specific projects required to meet the national importance prong of the Dhanasar framework.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
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