Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Electrical Engineering (2024): did not establish his proposed endeavor, an electrical
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, an electrical engineering consulting company, was of 'national importance'. While the Director and AAO acknowledged the endeavor had 'substantial merit', they concluded its impact was limited to the petitioner's company, its clients, and its four prospective employees, lacking the broader implications required under the Dhanasar framework.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States In Waiving Job Offer
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