Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Electrical Engineering (2023): did not meet the second prong of the Dhanasar framework,
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the second prong of the Dhanasar framework, which requires showing they are well-positioned to advance the proposed endeavor. The AAO found that the petitioner's recommendation letters lacked specificity regarding the impact of his work, and the citation evidence only showed his research was used as background material, which was insufficient to demonstrate a significant record of success.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Benefit To The U.S.)
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