Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Cybersecurity (2024): the motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because
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Decision Summary
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner did not provide new facts or demonstrate a legal error in the AAO's prior decision. The AAO maintained its position that while the petitioner's endeavor in cybersecurity had substantial merit, she failed to prove that her specific work had national importance, distinguishing between the importance of the field in general and the prospective impact of her individual endeavor.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Broader Economic Impact
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