Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Computer Science (2024): while the petitioner's proposed endeavor in human-robot
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's proposed endeavor in human-robot interaction was found to have substantial merit and national importance, he did not sufficiently demonstrate that he was well-positioned to advance the endeavor. The AAO agreed with the Director that the petitioner's evidence, including his academic credentials and citation record, was insufficient to meet the second and third prongs of the Dhanasar framework for a national interest waiver.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The United States To Waive Job Offer
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