Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Cybersecurity (2025): the motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because
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Decision Summary
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to present new facts or establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect application of law. The petitioner merely restated previous arguments and did not address the Director's adverse findings regarding the third prong of the Dhanasar framework, which the AAO considered a waived and dispositive issue.
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Dhanasar Prong 1 (Substantial Merit And National Importance) Dhanasar Prong 2 (Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor) Dhanasar Prong 3 (On Balance Beneficial To Waive Job Offer)
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