Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Educational Research (2023): the Director denied the petition because the petitioner
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Decision Summary
The Director denied the petition because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of her proposed endeavor, or that on balance, a waiver would be beneficial to the U.S. The AAO dismissed the appeal, concurring that while the endeavor had merit and the petitioner was well-positioned, she had not established the broader national impact required for the waiver.
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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
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