Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Electrical Engineering (2024): did not establish the national importance of her proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor as required by the Dhanasar framework. The AAO found that the record did not demonstrate that the benefits of her work as an electrical project engineer would extend beyond her immediate employer or clients to have a broader impact on her industry or the nation's economy.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
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