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 demonstrate that his proposed endeavor has national importance. The AAO agreed with the Director that the petitioner's projected revenue and job creation for his engineering consulting firm were insufficient to demonstrate a prospective economic impact on a national scale, especially when compared to the size of the overall U.S. construction management industry.
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Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, A Waiver Of The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
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