Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Education: the AAO first reversed the director's finding regarding the
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Decision Summary
The AAO first reversed the director's finding regarding the petitioner's qualifications, confirming that she qualifies as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree. However, the appeal was ultimately dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest, failing to satisfy the criteria set forth in Matter of New York State Dept. of Transportation.
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Advanced Degree Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree
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