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, a key requirement under the Dhanasar framework. The AAO concluded that the benefits of his project management work would primarily accrue to his future company and clients, rather than having the broader positive economic effects or impact on the nation required for the waiver.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
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