Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Clinical Research (2021): did not establish eligibility for a National Interest Waiver
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a National Interest Waiver. The Director initially denied the petition for not meeting the national interest requirement. Upon review, the AAO withdrew the Director's finding that the petitioner had met the 'national importance' part of the first prong of the Dhanasar framework, leading to the dismissal.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
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