Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Electrical Engineering (2022): the Director found that while the petitioner's proposed
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Decision Summary
The Director found that while the petitioner's proposed endeavor had substantial merit, it lacked national importance as his work primarily benefited his specific employer rather than the broader industry. The AAO dismissed the appeal, noting that the petitioner's arguments on appeal were problematic and appeared to reference a different case entirely, failing to overcome the Director's findings.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
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