Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Environmental Engineering (2021): the motion to reconsider was dismissed because the
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Decision Summary
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate that the prior decision was based on an incorrect application of law or policy. Specifically, the petitioner failed to prove that his proposed endeavor met the 'national importance' requirement under the first prong of the Dhanasar analytical framework.
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Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Dhanasar Framework National Importance
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