Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Economics (2024): did not establish his proposed endeavor was of national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor was of national importance. The AAO determined that the petitioner's work as an economic policy advisor appeared limited to the confines of his existing employment and did not demonstrate a prospective impact with broader implications beyond the benefit to his employer.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The U.S. (On Balance)
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