Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Civil Engineering (2023): did not meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework for
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework for a National Interest Waiver. While the petitioner's proposed work had substantial merit, he did not provide sufficient evidence to establish its 'national importance,' failing to demonstrate that its implications would extend beyond his employer and local home buyers or have a substantial positive economic effect on the United States.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
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