Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Drilling Engineering (2022): did not establish the 'national importance' prong of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. Although the proposed endeavor as a drilling engineer had substantial merit, the petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate its potential prospective impact on a national scale, beyond the normal benefits to an employer.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Is Beneficial To The U.S.
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