Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Civil Engineering (2023): did not establish his proposed endeavor meets the criteria
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor meets the criteria for a National Interest Waiver under the Dhanasar framework. While the endeavor was found to have substantial merit, the petitioner did not establish that it was of national importance, as the record did not show its potential impact would extend beyond his own business and clients to his field more broadly.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, A Waiver Of The Job Offer Requirement Would Be Beneficial To The United States
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