Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Electrical Engineering (2024): did not establish the 'national importance' of his proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor under the Dhanasar framework. While the AAO acknowledged the 'substantial merit' of his work in electrical engineering for the aviation industry, it found the record did not demonstrate his work would have broader implications beyond benefiting his prospective employers. The petitioner also failed to sufficiently identify the basis for his appeal, which was noted as an independent ground for dismissal.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
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