Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Civil Engineering (2024): did not establish his proposed endeavor has 'national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has 'national importance' as required by the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The Director and the AAO concluded that the petitioner's proposed asphalt and paving consulting firm did not demonstrate a potential prospective impact that would extend sufficiently beyond his own clientele to affect the broader construction industry.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The U.S.
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