Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Computer Science (2025): did not establish their proposed endeavor has national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor has national importance, a key requirement under the Dhanasar framework. The AAO determined that the petitioner's work, focused on developing AI models for a specific company, did not demonstrate a sufficiently broad impact on the field or the nation's economy beyond his employer.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Benefits The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
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