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 the national importance of his proposed endeavor. While the AAO agreed the endeavor had substantial merit, it found that the petitioner did not demonstrate that his specific work would have broader implications beyond his direct customers, instead relying on the general importance of the civil engineering field.
Criteria Discussed
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving Job Offer
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