Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Civil Engineering (2024): did not establish the 'national importance' of his proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO found that while his work in construction project management had substantial merit, he did not demonstrate that his specific consultancy business would have a broader impact beyond its clients and its immediate economic effects.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving Job Offer Requirement
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