Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Environmental 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, a key component of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO determined that the evidence submitted supported the importance of the field in general but did not specifically demonstrate the national importance of the petitioner's own project. The AAO affirmed the Director's decision, finding no error in the evaluation of the evidence provided.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Is Beneficial To The U.S.
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