Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Computational Materials Science (2024): did not meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO determined that the petitioner did not offer a specific proposed endeavor as required, instead broadly claiming she planned to work in the field of Quantum Information Science and Technology without detailing the specific research she would pursue.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
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