Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Computer Science (2024): did not establish the beneficiary's proposed endeavor had
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's proposed endeavor had 'national importance' as required by the Dhanasar framework. While the endeavor had substantial merit, the evidence did not demonstrate that the beneficiary's specific work in developing cloud infrastructure for his employer would have broader implications beyond the company or result in a significant national impact.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
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