Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Civil Engineering (2024): did not establish their proposed endeavor in sustainable
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor in sustainable construction had 'national importance' under the Dhanasar framework. While the endeavor was found to have substantial merit, the petitioner did not establish that its prospective impact would be national in scope, such as through significant U.S. worker employment or other substantial positive economic effects beyond his immediate customers.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Test (Benefits Of Waiver Vs. Job Offer)
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