Dismissed EB-2 NIW

EB-2 NIW Dismissed โ€” Energy Policy (2020): the Director denied the petition, finding that while the

๐Ÿ“… 2020-07-21 ๐Ÿ‘ค Individual ๐Ÿ“‚ Energy Policy

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Decision Summary

The Director denied the petition, finding that while the petitioner qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, he had not established that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. Upon de novo review, the AAO affirmed this decision and dismissed the appeal, indicating the petitioner failed to meet the three-prong test established in Matter of Dhanasar.

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Criteria Discussed

Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
๐Ÿ“„ Original decision (USCIS PDF)

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