Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Electrical And Automation Engineering (2023): did not establish his proposed endeavor has national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. The petitioner's arguments, which relied on a misinterpretation of the Dhanasar framework and an improper comparison to the petitioner in that precedent case, were found unpersuasive. The AAO affirmed that simply working in an important field, like the petroleum industry, is not sufficient to meet the national importance prong without demonstrating the specific endeavor's broader potential impact.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Benefit The United States To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
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