Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Education Research (2018): the motion to reopen was denied because the petitioner
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Decision Summary
The motion to reopen was denied because the petitioner failed to meet the procedural requirements under the Lozada framework to claim ineffective assistance of counsel. Additionally, the petitioner did not show she was prejudiced by her former attorneys' actions, as the motion presented no new evidence to satisfy the substantive requirements for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel (Lozada Framework)
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