dismissed
EB-2 NIW
dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Civil Engineering
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, a dredging business, has national importance, which is a key requirement of the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. Although the AAO concluded the petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, the failure to demonstrate national importance was the dispositive reason for the denial.
Criteria Discussed
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance
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